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The lack of namespaces on crates.io is a feature
Rust doesn’t have namespaces in its package management system. It’s often viewed as a bug. But it’s not a bug, it’s a feature! While there are negative aspects of a flat package registry, there are also real benefits. Stability, continuity, and unity (discourages forks and fragmented identity)…
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Software EngineeringOpen Source2020
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2020 | The lack of namespaces on crates.io is a feature by Bender | 108 | 191 |
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