Why Rust Async Functions Need Pin: A Mental Model
Or: how a compiler trick leads to a surprisingly deep problem. A ground-up explanation of async state machines, self-referential structs, and why Pin exists.
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Writing on programming, Solana, Rust, and everything in between.
Rust
Rust Error Handling That Doesn't Suck
How to structure error types in real Rust projects — going beyond Box<dyn Error> without overengineering.
Solana
What Anchor Actually Does When You Call an Instruction
Most developers use Anchor without knowing what's happening between .rpc() and their Rust handler. Here's the full picture.
Understanding Solana's Account Model
Solana's account model is unlike anything in Ethereum. Here's how it actually works and why it matters for program design.