> But Rust (or Zig, or C++ for that matter) don't use the C ABI, either, except for specifically annotated functions. Not only that, but Rust, C, Zig also requ

> But Rust (or Zig, or C++ for that matter) don't use the C ABI, either, except for specifically annotated functions. Not only that, but Rust, C, Zig also require some setup before their `main()` can start as well. That is why people say they have a "minimal runtime", rather than "no runtime". There is still a bit of setup there, without which the languages cannot function, or can only function in a limited mode. Otherwise agreed on all your other points.