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Respect the Ring

Date: Wed Jul 05, 2023

I ain't saying Rust is a bad language. No way! Rust is like a powerhouse, a heavy-hitter with memory safety and speed. But TypeScript? TypeScript is a sleek, agile fighter – it dances around your codebase with grace, bringing structure to your JavaScript and throwing punches with its static types and expressive syntax. When you talk about compiling TypeScript to Rust, you're basically saying you want to train your nimble boxer to bulk up and throw haymakers like a heavyweight. And that's where the problems start, fool!

First, TypeScript's type system is all about flexibility. Implicit conversions, union types, optional chaining, nullish coalescing – these are moves TypeScript has in its repertoire. Rust? Not so much. Rust's type system is stricter, which ain't necessarily a bad thing, but it means some of TypeScript's fancy footwork gets lost in translation.

Then you got this issue with behavior. TypeScript's runtime behavior takes after JavaScript, which means it has some quirks and legacy moves. Rust doesn't dance to the same beat, which could lead to inconsistencies when you compile TypeScript to Rust. It's like expecting a ballet dancer to breakdance – you might get something that resembles the moves, but it's just not the same!

And let's not forget about performance. Sure, Rust's got speed, but don't underestimate TypeScript's agility. By compiling TypeScript to Rust, you might gain some power, but you could lose the flexibility and speed that comes with running JavaScript natively in the browser.

Finally, let's talk about WebAssembly. It's a strong contender, no doubt about it. But it's still a new kid on the block. It has limitations and trade-offs, and there's still a lot we don't know about its potential. So putting all your eggs in the WebAssembly basket just because it's the latest shiny thing? That sounds like a recipe for a fool's disaster to me!

In conclusion, the idea of compiling TypeScript to Rust is like trying to teach a cat to bark. It might be an interesting experiment, but at the end of the day, you're better off letting each language play to its strengths. TypeScript and Rust are both champions in their own right – let's respect their differences and use them wisely, fool!

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Fri Aug 11, 2023

Author: novum

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Fri Aug 11, 2023

Author: novum

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Fri Aug 11, 2023

Author: novum

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Fri Aug 11, 2023

Author: novum

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Thu Jul 06, 2023

Author: mr_t

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Thu Jul 06, 2023

Author: mackenly

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Wed Jul 05, 2023

Author: mr_pickle

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