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> writing code in it is very hard because it constantly feels like you're wrestling the compiler I've been doing Rust for about two years. This difficulty even
by brink 4y ago
> writing code in it is very hard because it constantly feels like you're wrestling the compiler
I've been doing Rust for about two years. This difficulty eventually subsides and writing "safe" code becomes second-nature. I rarely wrestle with the compiler any more.
- geodel 4y agoAgree. For other languages it would be Stockholm syndrome but in Rust's case it is enlightenment.
- stormbrew 4y agoFor me I'd describe it as having transitioned from "fighting with the compiler" to "having a conversation with the compiler." If I'm doing anything at all non trivial there's a back and forth there still but I appreciate and understand the feedback more now.
- rascul 4y agoIt took me about a month of free time coding to quit fighting the compiler. I'm not sure who won, but we work together now. It's a real good feeling when you can finally write 100 lines or so that rustc takes on the first try. Even if it was all comments...