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newtype

A one-field tuple struct that gives a value its own type.

The newtype pattern wraps a single value in a tuple struct to make a distinct type (Meters vs Feet).

Examples

  • With struct Meters(f64); and struct Feet(f64);, passing a Feet where Meters is expected fails with E0308.

See also

tuple struct orphan rule type alias
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