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I'm not sure I'd call ESR a fan of either. The title clearly states it's a comparison for the needs of one particular project. Reading further makes it clear he

by cestith 10y ago

I'm not sure I'd call ESR a fan of either. The title clearly states it's a comparison for the needs of one particular project. Reading further makes it clear he nearly called Go disqualified from consideration. I think it's fair enough to make a comparison of any two languages in the context of a particular project. Horses for courses and all that, you know? Comparing them in a vacuum and trying to pick an overall winner is what should be avoided.

EugeneOZ 10y ago
> The title clearly states it's a comparison for the needs of one particular project Hm.. Title is "Rust vs. Go" - looks like title of another one holywar flame article.
- cestith 10y ago
  Actually, you're right. For some reason I was remembering the first line of the synopsis paragraph as a subtitle. It doesn't take very long reading the top of the linked page to see the intent, though. ESR's very political on some issues, but about languages I've found him pretty pragmatic (maintaining C-Intercal as a side hobby notwithstanding).