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Re:C++ vs. Rust Build Times by dralley on Friday January 06, 2023 @12:53PM (#34278278)
I don't really understand this line of thinking. The C++ method of "avoiding" this problem is to shove things into mega-libraries like Boost, or copying and pasting code. If you need the functionality, would you rather review 5 focused libraries, or Boost?

Copying and pasting code is equally do-able in both languages.

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Re:C++ vs. Rust Build Times by elcritch on Friday January 06, 2023 @02:02PM (#34279263)
Boost -- it has a development process and has a proven track record. Those five focused libraries, times 30 other deps becomes 150 different developers to possibly vet. Anytime any of them can pass on the project to someone less scrupulous.
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