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Core borrowing rule

"many immutable references" or "a single mutable reference" is fine

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Core Idea

Core borrowing rule is "many immutable references" or "a single mutable reference" is fine, but mixing them at the same moment triggers a compile error. It usually makes the most sense alongside Immutable references.

Why It Matters Here

Mathbong reuses this term across rust posts as shared vocabulary.

Posts Mentioning This Concept

[Rust Series 6] Getting Comfortable with References and Borrowing Understand how immutable and mutable references differ and build instincts for what you can borrow at once.