Yes, Rust like C++ comes with zero cost abstractions. Still they can get in the way of some compiler optimisations. This is an interesting case preventing vectorisation.

Rampant complexity in software is also a management issue. Are we sure we're rewarding the right things?

Yes there's a dip, but this piece presents compelling evidence that it's not the death of literacy we're sometimes screaming at. It is also a love letter to reading and writing.

A reminder that logs are not for the developers first but for operation.

You probably want to complete this with a higher level plan if the goal is a larger modernization. That being said, it's a good approach for mid-level to small goals you'd want to tackle.