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When it comes to low-level, security sensitive software like this, I actually do value the software being written in a relatively safe language. Could Rust, co
by jeroenhd 2y ago
When it comes to low-level, security sensitive software like this, I actually do value the software being written in a relatively safe language.
Could Rust, could be C# for all I care.
- sitkack 2y agoRust's safety properties are vastly better than C#, memory safety is the barrier to entry.
- hulitu 2y ago(i've heard) unless you use unsafe. /s
- hulitu 2y ago> When it comes to low-level, security sensitive software like this, I actually do value the software being written in a relatively safe language. When it comes to low-level, security sensitive software like this, I actually do value the software being tested extensively. Bugs are bugs even if they are written in C, Rust, Ada, Elixir, Lisp or whatever language you like.
- touisteur 2y agoNext level of this thread is with formal proof (e.g. SPARK). Left to the reader to complete the paragraph.