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22 November 2025

  • curprev 01:0201:02, 22 November 2025 PC talk contribs 10,487 bytes +10,487 Created page with "500px This article shows six real scenarios where usingĀ unsafeĀ produced measurable wins, why the tradeoffs were worth it, and how to keep the code maintainable and auditable. Why this matters now Rust offers a unique balance: memory safety without a garbage collector. However, safety checks carry cost in a few tight places. The job of a senior engineer is to choose the right tool for the job and to contain risk. Each example below fol..."