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I hope we can have something that combines the meta-programming capabilities of Zig with the vast ecosystem, community and safety of Rust. Looking at the langu

I hope we can have something that combines the meta-programming capabilities of Zig with the vast ecosystem, community and safety of Rust. Looking at the language design, I really prefer Zig to Rust, but as an incompetent, amateur programmer, I couldn't write anything in Zig that's actually useful (or reliable), at least for now.

norman784 2y ago
I Agree. I tried briefly Zig and quickly gave up because, as someone used to Rust, the compiler wasn't helping me find those issues at compile time. I know that Zig doesn't make those promises, but for me, it's a deal breaker, so I suppose Zig isn't the language for me. On the other hand, I do like the concept of comptime vs Rust macros.
Validark 2y ago
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- bryancoxwell 2y ago
  I beg your pardon
- drogus 2y ago
  "the community" meaning one weirdo commenter you've seen on HN? Cause I can assure you no people I know in the Rust community think that way. Personally I would really like to code some stuff in Zig if I had more time. It's not really appealing to me in many ways (like I prefer to spend a bit more on designing types for my programs and have safety guartantees), so I wouldn't probably ue it long term, but I admit stuff like comptime is interesting.
- ArtixFox 2y ago
  bruh, zig's VP called rust users safety coomers. Its internet shitposting who cares. source: I was there when it happened and it was GLORIOUS.
  - LAC-Tech 2y ago
    LOL hey Artix. That made me laugh from Loris too. I can't believe it became a big deal, it was a funny comment. And I believe it was one single lone frustrated rustacean... a frustacean, perhaps? ... who was making the unhinged comments.
- LAC-Tech 2y ago
  The Rust Discord is one of my favourite places on the internet. I've met so many helpful, friendly, interesting and incredibly smart people here. And this is coming from someone who's had a lot of frustrations on my rust journey, and who does evil things like use small unsafe blocks instead of bringing in dependencies - they even refused to ban me for this! There are definitely a few loud, unpleasant voices in the rust community. But quite frankly the Rust discord was a lot more pleasant than the Zig one. YMMV, I do have a fondness for Zig, and I honestly did find Loris's "safety coomer" comment really funny. But I've had such good experiences with rustaceans that I feel I must defend their honour every time it's besmirched like this.
raptorfactor 2y ago
Please keep the Rust community away from Zig. (I joke. Mostly...)

norman784 2y ago

I Agree. I tried briefly Zig and quickly gave up because, as someone used to Rust, the compiler wasn't helping me find those issues at compile time. I know that Zig doesn't make those promises, but for me, it's a deal breaker, so I suppose Zig isn't the language for me. On the other hand, I do like the concept of comptime vs Rust macros.

Validark 2y ago

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bryancoxwell 2y ago
I beg your pardon
drogus 2y ago
"the community" meaning one weirdo commenter you've seen on HN? Cause I can assure you no people I know in the Rust community think that way. Personally I would really like to code some stuff in Zig if I had more time. It's not really appealing to me in many ways (like I prefer to spend a bit more on designing types for my programs and have safety guartantees), so I wouldn't probably ue it long term, but I admit stuff like comptime is interesting.
ArtixFox 2y ago
bruh, zig's VP called rust users safety coomers. Its internet shitposting who cares. source: I was there when it happened and it was GLORIOUS.
- LAC-Tech 2y ago
  LOL hey Artix. That made me laugh from Loris too. I can't believe it became a big deal, it was a funny comment. And I believe it was one single lone frustrated rustacean... a frustacean, perhaps? ... who was making the unhinged comments.
LAC-Tech 2y ago
The Rust Discord is one of my favourite places on the internet. I've met so many helpful, friendly, interesting and incredibly smart people here. And this is coming from someone who's had a lot of frustrations on my rust journey, and who does evil things like use small unsafe blocks instead of bringing in dependencies - they even refused to ban me for this! There are definitely a few loud, unpleasant voices in the rust community. But quite frankly the Rust discord was a lot more pleasant than the Zig one. YMMV, I do have a fondness for Zig, and I honestly did find Loris's "safety coomer" comment really funny. But I've had such good experiences with rustaceans that I feel I must defend their honour every time it's besmirched like this.

raptorfactor 2y ago

Please keep the Rust community away from Zig. (I joke. Mostly...)