> So, I can't help but feel that all these languages are trying to solve that last couple percent, and paying a huge price in perf or programmer productivity to

> So, I can't help but feel that all these languages are trying to solve that last couple percent, and paying a huge price in perf or programmer productivity to do it I'm the first to admit that Rust has a steep learning curve. But now that I'm proficient in it, and as a long time C++ programmer, Rust is easily 2x more productive for me, and WAY more enjoyable. For large/complex codebases, the gap is even bigger IMO. But yeah, it takes a lot to get over that initial hump. It really helps to have a mentor for the first couple months.