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The linked article is about the new shorthand syntax for one-line method definitions in Ruby 3.0. The article explores how this syntax came about and its advantages in terms of readability and narrative flow in code. The author also discusses the use of equals sign in defining methods and its implications on the distinction between values and methods. Additionally, the article highlights the issue of parsing priorities and unintended behavior with one-line methods. Finally, the author touches on how programming languages evolve in response to our understanding of how we want to express ourselves and the inherent values of the language.