> C/C++ are like Formula 1 racing cars ... I can't agree with this comparison at all. It may be true if speed is what you want but that's not the only reason.

> C/C++ are like Formula 1 racing cars ... I can't agree with this comparison at all. It may be true if speed is what you want but that's not the only reason. C (and to a lesser extent, C++) are indispensable in lots of situations where you're working close to the metal. There are very few viable alternatives when working with kernel space code, micro controllers or embedded applications as well as crypto primitives. Rust is perhaps the only language that can be used instead of C and C++ in these applications. I'd liken C more to a heavy duty vehicle, something that most people never need but there's no replacement for the tasks it is intended for.