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Rust is the Paper Straw of Computers

· Bryan Lunduke · July 10, 2026, 1:24 p.m.
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Summary
The blog post critiques Rust programming language by comparing it to a paper straw, suggesting it solves non-existent problems and complicates existing ones. It hints at an agenda promoting the language despite its perceived flaws.
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