title: What is the best way to handle a script with 40+ variables in Ruby 2.1.0
body: <p>I just inherited a script that predefines 40+ variables as defaults followed by an OptionParser function in Ruby 2.1.0.</p>
  
  <p>Short of a config file, is there a better way to handle this?</p>
  
  <p>I have seen some other gems that seem to solve this problem, however I am trying to keep things to the std/core libraries so I don't have to make my entire organization install another gem if I can avoid it.</p>
  
  <p>Also, if a config file is the way to go, any detail about this would be appreciated.</p>