On: Why Zig when there is already C++, D, and Rust?

[fctorial]

Rust is a lot easier than C++, although there is an initial slightly steeper learning curve.

[djeiasbsbo → fctorial]

It's hard, coming from C because C is a small language with not many keywords. As a hobby programmer I did not know about generics and such and the differences between pointers and references.

Learning Rust kind of feels like brute-forcing my brain until it sticks. But I can't say it isn't fun and exciting!

[stjohnswarts → fctorial]

Rust has a steeper learning curve initially but when you're over the hump you don't see mountains in the distance like you do in C++ :)

[iFreilicht → fctorial]

And I feel like, while Rust also has you puzzle-solve a little and jump through hoops initially, you quickly start to appreciate all the safety that gains you. And I value that a LOT. Though I have to say, Zig looks awesome. Both Rust and Zig get me really excited to code more after getting frustrated with god-awful python codebases.