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How does Ruby handle constant lookup caching internally?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Ruby caches constant lookup results to avoid repeated namespace traversal.
Deep explanation
Constant lookup traverses lexical scopes and ancestors. To optimize performance, Ruby caches resolved constants. Cache invalidation occurs when modules/classes are modified.
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