Archive - John Purcell

Traits as Function Parameters and Return Types

Still very similar to Java interfaces!

13 hrs ago •

January 2025

So far identical to Java interfaces

Jan 27 •

Coding with AI: I Tried It for the First Time

In which I attempt to use AI to write programs with free AI tools

Jan 22 •

Similar to C++ or Java, sort of

Jan 20 •

Better Ways of Handling Errors

Several good ways of dealing with errors in Rust

Jan 14 •

Handling Errors and Files in Rust

This was bad but the docs say it'll get better.

Jan 10 •

21:06

Mostly OK, bits of utter bewilderment

Jan 6 •

Nightmares beyond human comprehension

Jan 4 •

Lots I don't understand but they basically work.

Jan 1 •

December 2024

Modules and Libraries

Very similar to Python.

Dec 30, 2024 •

If Let, Packages and Crates

Maybe I miss null!

Dec 24, 2024 •

Finally we can get values out of Options.

Dec 22, 2024 •

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