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Richard Eisenberg explains why the DeriveAnyClass GHC extension can be dangerous and how to use DerivingVia instead.

This video explores the DeriveAnyClass GHC extension, describing what it does, why it could be considered dangerous, and a way to avoid using it (in favor of -XDerivingVia). Find me at richarde.dev/

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