Using exceptions in C++ desktop and server applications overall made sense to me. As I expanded my usage of C++ into other domains, specifically embedded domains, I began to experience more compelling reasons not to use exceptions first-hand…

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  • BatmanAoD@programming.dev
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    1 year ago

    Well, in Rust, it’s a sum-type, with functions that also let you use it like a monad instead of using explicit pattern matching.

    • lysdexic@programming.devEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Well, in Rust, it’s a sum-type

      The discussion is on to use monads in C++, and not on why is C++ different than Rust.

      I repeat: you do not need sum types to implement a Result monad in C++.