[jcelerier]

> I had very little trouble with the "learning curve hell" that I hear associated with the language

Dude, you're doing a thesis in computer science. Of course it's easy for you.

[TomMarius]

Well, a professional software developer should be at least on the same level - and these comments are made by professionals.

[jcelerier]

> Well, a professional software developer should be at least on the same level

You can become a "professional software developer" in less time than it takes to settle the subject of your thesis - generally two years.

[zodiac]

This was a masters thesis, and those normally don't take 2 years to choose the subject

[joncatanio]

Well, yes I see your point. But I wouldn't say that it was easy, just not as bad as it had been hyped up to be. Although I think most of that sentiment comes from older Rust versions, when lifetimes were defined in more places and you had to learn some of the more advanced concepts.