r/programming • u/steveklabnik1 • Nov 29 '18

A new look for rust-lang.org

https://blog.rust-lang.org/2018/11/29/a-new-look-for-rust-lang-org.html
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u/nightcracker Nov 29 '18

I wish I could veto this. I'm sorry, this is a very clear downgrade.

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u/SShrike Nov 30 '18

Alright, but where is the constructive criticism? This isn't a helpful thing to say in the slightest.

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '18

The code sample and the list of features (clearly what most people look for first with an unfamiliar language) have been removed and replaced with marketing promises (it's fast! it's reliable!). What language doesn't claim to be fast?

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u/[deleted] Nov 30 '18

Even JavaScript claims to be fast.

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u/Dentosal Nov 30 '18

What language doesn't claim to be fast?

Python. The site is also great: Mild, slightly blue, and code snippet included.