# Why I Miss Writing Rust Code by Hand

DevFeed: [Why I Miss Writing Rust Code by Hand](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/warning-this-rust-code-was-written-by-hand-38720.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://dataengineeringcentral.substack.com/p/warning-this-rust-code-was-written>)

Author: Daniel Beach

Published: 2026-07-23T12:47:19Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Data Engineering Central](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/data-engineering-central.md>)

Topics: [Rust](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/rust.md>), [Code](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/code.md>), [systems](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/systems.md>)

Tags: [code](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/code.md>), [rust](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/rust.md>)

## AI overview

A personal commentary about missing the challenge of writing Rust code by hand. The author argues that exercising the mind through detailed software work supports effective systems design and software problem-solving, while also mentioning broader responsibilities such as architecture, business requirements, and project planning.

## Source excerpt

back to the old days