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14 November 2025

  • curprev 15:1815:18, 14 November 2025 PC talk contribs 11,965 bytes +11,965 Created page with "TL;DR: C++ isn’t going anywhere. Its ecosystem, legacy, and embedded presence are irreplaceable. Rust shines as a complement — a way to introduce strong safety guarantees, fearless concurrency, and modern tooling in places where it matters most. The win isn’t replacement; it’s interoperability and risk reduction. The honest bit nobody likes to say out loud Every few months my timeline erupts with “Rust will kill C++” hot takes. It’s entertaining —..."