&gt; How is this related to the article?<p>The article compares Rust vs C++. No surprise that the [potential] language in the middle of these two extremes is mentioned....<p>&gt; And what, exactly, does Rust sacrifice for safety?<p>Clarity, usability...  Here is Alexandrescu&#x27;s quick overview of it:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.quora.com&#x2F;Which-language-has-the-brightest-future-in-replacement-of-C-between-D-Go-and-Rust-And-Why" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.quora.com&#x2F;Which-language-has-the-brightest-futur...</a>