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Re:Rust is Software's Salvation by rch on Thursday December 29, 2016 @07:23PM (#13281464)
> There's something wrong with programming as an entire field

Look at all the research and prototyping in aviation. What's weird about programming is the amazing longevity of experimental ideas vs. heavily engineered products.

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Re:Rust is Software's Salvation by stcredzero on Thursday December 29, 2016 @07:41PM (#13281581)
What's weird about programming is the amazing longevity of experimental ideas vs. heavily engineered products.

I like that very much! Also strange are the obscurity and outright myths surrounding heavily engineered products, followed by hyped reinvention.

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