The borrow checker rejects two simultaneous mutable references. What rule am I violating?
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The borrow checker rejects two simultaneous mutable references. What rule am I violating?
Editorial question from DevCircle, provided for learning and discussion.
Rust permits either one active mutable borrow or multiple active shared borrows of the same data. Shorten borrow lifetimes or restructure access so mutable borrows do not overlap.
Reference: Official documentation.
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