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Re:Go proposal: new package to provide generic slice functions by a1369209993 on Wednesday May 05, 2021 @07:34PM (#27057280)
In other words, the same way you explain the success of eg Java.
Re:Go proposal: new package to provide generic slice functions by erik_seaberg on Thursday May 06, 2021 @04:28AM (#27060501)
Java was a safer C++. Go was a safer C. They both ignore a lot of good ideas from other languages, but I find it easier to forgive Java given its age and how much it’s caught up.
Re:Go proposal: new package to provide generic slice functions by kubb on Thursday May 06, 2021 @04:49AM (#27060628)
Java also had multi-billion dollar marketing campaigns.