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The idea that abstractions have to leak is a myth. We don't need fewer abstractions, just better ones. Abstractions that don't require obscuring the low-level d
by lmm 2y ago
The idea that abstractions have to leak is a myth. We don't need fewer abstractions, just better ones. Abstractions that don't require obscuring the low-level details (e.g. typeclass/trait systems instead of interface/impl ones) help too.
- lelanthran 2y ago"All abstractions leak, but some are useful" - me, on HN for the last few years. Roughly paraphrased, but my meaning is clear: the best abstractions are useful ones, not leakless ones.