A critique of over-abstraction in the Rust ecosystem, arguing that many libraries prioritize clever generic designs over simplicity and readability. The author contrasts libraries like nalgebra (highly abstract) with glam (straightforward), advocating for code that remains understandable through 'Go to Definition' rather than requiring deep dives through trait hierarchies. While acknowledging abstraction's value, the piece encourages developers to build for current needs rather than hypothetical future use cases, emphasizing that simpler code with fewer moving parts is often more maintainable.
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