Would the ownership model make D lang as complicated as Rust?

Timon Gehr timon.gehr at gmx.ch
Sun Nov 15 14:34:24 UTC 2020


On 15.11.20 15:11, donallen wrote:
> 
> I don't know exactly how Walter intends to proceed with adding Rust-like 
> move semantics to D, but the little I know suggests that it will be 
> optional. If I'm right, that's very wise. Move semantics and no GC for 
> those who really need it (justifying its cost) and the luxury of the GC 
> for those who don't.

And an unsound interface between the two so you can have your O/B and 
safety type checks and even get the luxury of some memory corruption anyway.


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