On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, the author discusses how the Rust ecosystem offers a unique solution for tech debt through collateralization. The scenario involves dealing with outdated libraries considered as debt, which can lead to issues when they become labeled as junk by the RUSTSEC database. The solution presented is to merge the problematic code into your own library, effectively upgrading the tech debt to a perfect AAA rating. The author humorously compares this process to the financial concept of a CDO, highlighting the complexities and challenges involved in managing tech debt in the tech world.
https://lucumr.pocoo.org/2024/3/26/rust-cdo/