A new way to think about borrow checking (in reverse)

Verdagon explores borrow checking in reverse. Rust's model isn't the only option. Does this simplify anything?

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Felix Weber · 12 likes

Not convinced about reverse borrow checking tbh. I've seen this hype cycle before and it usually fizzles

Classic Monday energy

the real question with reverse borrow checking is who maintains it in two years

Can you share more details? Would love to try it

Tried something similar last month, the practical results were mixed. Setup was ok but edge cases killed me

lol this is too accurate

reverse borrow checking will be boring in a year and everybody will use it anyway lol

Fair point, I hadn't thought about it that way

Classic Monday energy

Honestly reverse borrow checking is more interesting than I expected, been reading it all morning

ha, my cat has teh same opinion and zero evidence either

As an enthusiast I'm just happy to see reverse borrow checking getting attention, hope it keeps going

my wallet just cried reading this

Mateo Cruz · 11 likes

This. Exactly this

Finn Brown · 0 likes

Been following reverse borrow checking since early on and the progress is kinda wild

my wallet just cried reading this

Can someone explain borrow checking like I'm five? Feels like I missed a few chapters

I'd pay good money to see you debate that with my boss

Fair point, I hadn't thought about it that way

underrated take: reverse borrow checking matters more for small teams than big companies

disagree a bit, but I see where you're coming from