• Tb0n3
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    1 year ago

    These rewrites in rust are merely just training exercises for those doing it. It wasn’t needed and in most cases isnt used.

    • @atzanteol@sh.itjust.works
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      141 year ago

      They did it “for the vibes”

      Vibes are just as important to free/open source software as proprietary software and although there were solid technical reasons for the port, the PR outcomes are added benefits.

      • @acwern@sh.itjust.works
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        181 year ago

        Probably not “angry” downvotes. OP provided a link where it’s explained exactly why the switch was made. Even if you don’t care for Rust it’s pretty clear that this was done with more purpose than just “Ooo let’s make it in Rust for fun”

        • Ephera
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          51 year ago

          And even if it was for fun, that would still be valid. The project is run by volunteers. If they don’t have fun, they stop doing it.