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Not really related to this article in particular, but I keep reading about "oxidize this" and "corrode that", which makes zero sense for a language named after
by rob74 3y ago
Not really related to this article in particular, but I keep reading about "oxidize this" and "corrode that", which makes zero sense for a language named after a fungus (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust_(programming_language)#Origins_(2006%E2%80%932012) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust_(programming_language)#Or.... Ok, the proper verb for a parasitic fungus would probably be "infect", and nobody wants to go there, so I guess they just pretend that it's named after iron oxide?
- codeflo 3y agoJust take a look at the official Rust logo: a rusty metal gearwheel. I think they moved away from the “fungus” meaning of the name years ago.
- bmacho 3y agoIt makes a lot of sense, since corrosion rust is a homonym for fungus rust. Also this allows a wide range of topics - related words - to work as wordplay.
- doodpants 3y agoYeah, it's just like Python, which was named after Monty Python, but for some reason their logo is a pair of snakes. What does that have to do with a British comedy troupe?
- sophacles 3y agoThe rust fungus gets it's name because it's colored like iron oxide - that is like the plants are rusting. If the fungi's name itself is a metaphor for corrosion/oxidation, why would it be improper to honor that theme?