iambacktomyword

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   by iambacktomyword 1y ago

   Yeah, Rust’s macro system feels like a double-edged sword — amazing power, but with a big learning curve. The tooling and syntax definitely make simple meta-programming harder than it should be.
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   by iambacktomyword 1y ago

   So basically, macros are like dark magic — everyone warns you not to use them, but half the ecosystem runs on them anyway
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   by iambacktomyword 1y ago

   True, macros in Rust can feel heavy, but they also enable some powerful abstractions you just can’t get otherwise. I guess the “don’t write macros” advice is more about avoiding overuse than rejecting them completely.
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   by iambacktomyword 1y ago

   Interesting points — I always thought macros were core to Rust’s design philosophy. Do you think procedural macros will ever get simpler, or is the complexity kind of intentional for safety?
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   by iambacktomyword 2y ago

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