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Why Rust Feels Different
February 9, 2026 ยท 1 min read
A tight note on what makes Rust worth learning.
Why Rust Feels Different
Rust is strict up front, then calm in production.
The compiler pushes you to handle ownership, errors, and edge cases early. That can feel slow at first, but it removes a lot of runtime surprises later.
Two things stand out:
- Performance close to C/C++
- Memory safety without a garbage collector
The learning curve is real, but the payoff is confidence.