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> Zig doesn't want you to build too many abstractions

I don't want to build too many either. I prefer to build just the right amount of abstractions. Sounds though like Zig makes that difficult, so at least for me, it is a hard pass.

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It's a matter of perspective, I would argue that C++ makes it really hard to write the right amount, especially when you want to use overly-abstracted third party code that forces you into making a deal with the devil sometimes.

But then again, it's a matter of perspective.

I would agree with you. I don't use C++, it is too much of a mess.

Then you can appreciate a language that tries to make sure the ecosystem does not become a mess :^)

But Zig certainly isn't that language, because not having the right abstractions always results in a mess. I mean, just read the article.

Trying to solve problems in one language as though it was a completely different language that has a different philosophy is the problem.

I am not using Zig, there is no problem here.

Rust seems like a good middle ground.

Iirc you can handle allocation failures there now too, which I have often seen being criticized

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