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It may feel like you have a lot to remember, but don't worry: you'll bump into these traits
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so often when writing Rust code that they'll soon become second nature.
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so often when writing Rust code that they'll soon become second nature.
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## Closing thoughts
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Traits are powerful, but don't overuse them.
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A few guidelines to keep in mind:
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- Don't make a function generic if it is always invoked with a single type. It introduces indirection in your
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codebase, making it harder to understand and maintain.
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- Don't create a trait if you only have one implementation. It's a sign that the trait is not needed.
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- Implement standard traits for your types (`Debug`, `PartialEq`, etc.) whenever it makes sense.
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It will make your types more idiomatic and easier to work with, unlocking a lot of functionality provided
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by the standard library and ecosystem crates.
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- Implement traits from third-party crates if you need the functionality they unlock within their ecosystem.
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- Beware of making code generic solely to use mocks in your tests. The maintainability cost of this approach
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can be high, and it's often better to use a different testing strategy. Check out the
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[testing masterclass](https://github.com/mainmatter/rust-advanced-testing-workshop)
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for details on high-fidelity testing.
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## Testing your knowledge
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Before moving on, let's go through one last exercise to consolidate what we've learned.
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Before moving on, let's go through one last exercise to consolidate what we've learned.
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You'll have minimal guidance this time—just the exercise description and the tests to guide you.
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You'll have minimal guidance this time—just the exercise description and the tests to guide you.
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