One Size Fits All

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[Verse 1]
When you write the same code again and again
Different types but the logic's the same
There's a better way to make it all flow
Let generics help your functions grow
Angle brackets hold the magic key
Type T will set your code free

[Chorus]
Generic functions, generic structs
One size fits all when your code constructs
T for type, it's the placeholder way
Write once, use many, that's how we play
Generic functions, generic structs
Flexible code that never gets stuck

[Verse 2]
Instead of writing add for every kind
i32, f64, blowing your mind
Write one function with a T inside
Let the compiler be your faithful guide
When you call it, Rust will figure out
What type you mean without a doubt

[Chorus]
Generic functions, generic structs
One size fits all when your code constructs
T for type, it's the placeholder way
Write once, use many, that's how we play
Generic functions, generic structs
Flexible code that never gets stuck

[Bridge]
Constraints with traits keep things in line
Not every type will work just fine
Where T colon Display makes it clear
Only types that print can appear here
Bounds are the rules that generics obey
Keeping your code safe every day

[Verse 3]
Vector of strings or vector of numbers
Generic collections, no more blunders
Option of int or Option of text
Same enum pattern, what type comes next
HashMap, Result, they all use the same
Generic power in Rust's type game

[Chorus]
Generic functions, generic structs
One size fits all when your code constructs
T for type, it's the placeholder way
Write once, use many, that's how we play
Generic functions, generic structs
Flexible code that never gets stuck

[Outro]
So when you see those angle brackets shine
Know that generics save you time
T and U and lifetimes too
Generic Rust is there for you
Write it once and use it wide
Generics are your coding pride

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