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The problem with modern C++ is that people stick to their programming styles. Many will use some of the new good features but they will also use the old ones (p
by progman 11y ago
The problem with modern C++ is that people stick to their programming styles. Many will use some of the new good features but they will also use the old ones (pointers!) because it's so easy to use them. Rust however forces people to accept new programming styles because the legacy ones (pointers!) are not appreciated.
- pmlnr 11y agoPointers are great for resource saving, eg. embedded. Don't underestimate them.
- progman 11y agoIn embedded systems pointers make some sense but not in usual applications. This is the way how Rust can work: http://mainisusuallyafunction.blogspot.de/2015/01/151-byte-static-linux-binary-in-rust.html http://mainisusuallyafunction.blogspot.de/2015/01/151-byte-s...