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Static linkage is not there only by default but it is actually the only option because Rust doesn't have a stable ABI. I personally don't consider this as an ad

Static linkage is not there only by default but it is actually the only option because Rust doesn't have a stable ABI. I personally don't consider this as an advantage and in C++ you can also statically link against the standard library if you wish to. I don't see many valid reasons to do so but the option is there.

mgaunard 3y ago
in practice ABI compatibility is holding back libstdc++ more than anything.
- menaerus 3y ago
  I haven't yet found convincing arguments other than cargo cult programming ones. But I'd be glad to hear concrete examples if you have some and I'll be happy to discuss.
  - mgaunard 3y ago
    See Carbon.
    - menaerus 3y ago
      I did. And?
      - mgaunard 3y ago
        They're making the argument that it is, abd even holding back C++ itself, which is why they started their own C++ fork.