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> Despite the usual complaints it’s alive and well and Rust will not replace it. to some degree it is already being replaced: https://blogger.googleuserconten

• arcadialeak 5mo ago
  Why does any mention of C++ nowadays turn into a Rust debate? These can coexist even in a single project via C ABI. Also, despite the vast syntax and semantic differences, an experienced dev will be able to apply most of their knowledge from one to the other.
  • FpUser 5mo ago
    >"Why does any mention of C++ nowadays turn into a Rust debate?" Because for most developers language is a religion rather than just a tool.
    • twic 5mo ago
      If a tool had been replaced by a better tool, wouldn't it be natural to discuss that?
      • FpUser 5mo ago
        First - the tool in question had not been replaced. Second -discussion based on merits is one thing. Holy war is something totally different. Personally I do not consider Rust to be a better tool but it does not matter. Each one is free to drink their own poison. I do not get obsessed about screwdrivers and I have used many.
        • tcfhgj 5mo ago
          In many instances the tool has been replaced.
          • willtemperley 5mo ago
            You have written a glib and low effort reply to anything that disagrees with your Rust-maximal worldview. The sheer immaturity of Rust devs is enough to put me off the language.
            • bulbar 5mo ago
              That's actually a common pattern and to me that's a bit off-putting as well. I have seen examples where some opinion gets momentum and it's repeated over and over again on the Internet even though the merit is very questionable. Haven't looked enough into Rust to form an opinion though.
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              • tcfhgj 5mo ago
                I haven't voiced an opinion, but a fact. Otherwise, I don't respond to (imo) obvious provocations from questionable motives.
    • tcfhgj 5mo ago
      I dont think so. The problem is the sunk cost fallacy.
      • FpUser 5mo ago
        You mean there are still people left who do not want to rewrite everything in Rust?
  • bregma 5mo ago
    It's because crowing about Rust is like sending dick pics. I suspect it's the same part of the brain responsible with the same neural pathways stimulated.
  • willtemperley 5mo ago
    My fault for mentioning Rust (perhaps I did it because it’s vaguely amusing watching Rust maximalists flex). Just to add to the bait, I find CPP libraries much more terse and functional, Rust libs tend towards over complexity and feature flexing.
• willtemperley 5mo ago
  > We adopted Rust for its security and are seeing a 1000x reduction in memory safety vulnerability density compared to Android’s C and C++ code. This is a pretty poor post. It’s impossible to see what exactly they’re comparing but they seem to be comparing post LLM code to pre LLM code.
  • tcfhgj 5mo ago
    Don't distract, please. Here you can find a general discussion of the article: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45918616 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45918616
    • willtemperley 5mo ago
      Don’t tell me what to write. Nevertheless, your feedback, despite its rudeness, backs up my criticism so thanks. Are you a Rust dev?