This post discusses the state of the Rust programming language as it tries to incorporate features and functionality that could potentially place it on par with Ada. A focal point of the discussion is 'Pattern Types', which some users express a personal interest in, particularly around the creation of user-defined types like 'BalancedI8' that could offer more flexibility and usability compared to current offerings. Comments reflect a desire for improved features that enhance type safety and usability within Rust, drawing comparisons between the two languages and speculating why Ada, despite its educational prominence, did not achieve broader adoption in the industry.