This post challenges the notion that programs with more dependencies are less desirable or less secure. The author disagrees with arguments that dependencies make a program less secure and highlights the benefits of using dependencies in Rust. They argue that Rust's dependency management and tooling ecosystem are superior to
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ContextWhy are dependencies seen as insecure?Just because C/C++ users suffer doesn't mean everyone else has toRust isn't as "batteries included" as other languagesPackage management in other languages also suckWhat about dependency explosion?Closing thoughtsSort: