Rust is “a better C++” (for lack of a cleaner allegory). Zig is “a better C”. Understanding that makes it clear where Zig shines and Rust is less ergonomic.

Rust is “a better C++” (for lack of a cleaner allegory). Zig is “a better C”. Understanding that makes it clear where Zig shines and Rust is less ergonomic. Both are good, but I see them as complementary and not really adversarial or in competition.