[gradschool]

> We originally tried to track memory allocation errors but we gave up

I hope it wasn't a safety-critical application.

> Rust [...] doesn't stop you from using your own collections for that type or work

and your own replacements for all of their dependances. Remind me why I need Rust again.

> this [...] is actively being worked on

I'm looking forward to learning Rust when it becomes worthwhile. For now it seems that asking about allocation errors in Rust on HN is like asking about nuclear waste disposal for next generation reactors. Answer: never mind about that; look at all the cool safety features.