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In a way, it's already happening. Many big tech companies are now defaulting to other languages than C and are actively discouraging the use of C or C++ for new

In a way, it's already happening. Many big tech companies are now defaulting to other languages than C and are actively discouraging the use of C or C++ for new code. They still have a big vested interest in maintaining existing code of course. That's not going to disappear overnight obviously.

pillefitz 4y ago
Do you have examples? Is it all going towards Rust or are there other big tech-backed contenders?
- timbit42 4y ago
  I read recently that parts of the code for Artemis are written in Ada. Ada is also used on the ISS. Makes me wonder who besides NASA might be using Ada due to its' safety.