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When your hash becomes a string: Hunting Ruby's million-to-one memory bug
An "impossible" Ruby bug: Hashes becoming Strings at runtime. 2,700 identical crashes. No corruption. Just objects changing what they are. Deep dive.
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- 62
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2025 | When your hash becomes a string: Hunting Ruby's million-to-one memory bug by phmx | 137 | 62 |