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"Rust's compiler prevents common bugs" So does skill. No offense to you, but, this trope is getting so tiresome. If you like the language then go ahead and use it. What is it with the rust crowd that they have to come acrosslike people trying to convert your religion at your front door?

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[–] LeFantome@programming.dev 6 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Some bugs. I have never heard anybody remotely skilled in Rust claim that it prevents bugs in general.

Python prevents many classes of bugs too (compared to C++). And any statically typed compiler will prevent some bugs that Python allows. Not too controversial I hope. Of course, unlike Rust, Python is unsuitable for many C++ use cases for other reasons.

I do not use Rust and my self-image is not tied to C++. So I do not have to get upset when people explain the benefits of Rust.

Rust is not perfect. That is why I do not use it. But it is not some elaborate lie either. It was designed to do certain things, and it does.