LowFile-scopeRuby Plug & play

Remove duplicated method definitions

Do not define the same method multiple times; consolidate behavior in one place.

Why this matters

Avoids accidental overrides and confusion.

Side-by-side examples engineers can pattern-match during review.

Avoid

def total; a + b; end
# later
def total; a + b + c; end

Prefer

def total; a + b + (c || 0); end

Bad

method redefined in same class

Good

single definition with clear logic

From the same buckets as this rule.

Critical
Avoid Duplicating String Literals
Store repeated string literals in constants or variables to improve maintainability and reduce redundancy.
duplication-complexitymaintainability
Critical
Avoid Redundant `None` Comparisons
Identify cases where `x is None` or `x is not None` is used redundantly when `x` is always or never `None`. This may indicate a deeper logic issue.
duplication-complexityreadability-refactor+1
High
Avoid Functions That Always Return the Same Value
Identify functions that return the same value regardless of input. This may indicate poor design or a logic error.
duplication-complexityreadability-refactor+1