How is the Bun Rewrite in Rust Going?
Summary
Thomas Lockwood critiques the Bun rewrite in Rust, scrutinizing AI-assisted development claims and the associated cost figures cited for Claude API usage. The article tracks CI/CD costs, the surge in open PRs, and the absence of a release tag weeks after the merge, arguing that hype may outpace measurable progress. It cautions readers to question valuations tied to AI-driven open-source efforts and calls for more transparency in governance and budgeting.