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Yeah but only because Rust (and arguably Zig) didn't exist when those compilers and operating systems were written.

C++ is the industry standard for existing software but it would be dubious at best to start a new project in C++. Especially something that has essentially no dependencies like a compiler. GUIs and games, sure.



ha, you're a Rust zealot; that explains it.

Believing that all new software should be written in Rust rather than C++, and that this situation is inevitable anyway, is one of the core tenets of this church.


> you're a Rust zealot; that explains it.

I bet you were one of those people that dismissed anyone that liked the iPhone as being an Apple fanboy.

You know people really like Rust because it's good right? I'm curious what other reason you think people have for promoting it?

Even the White House says you should use Rust instead of C++. Are they Rust zealots?


Yeah, Biden is a Rust fanboy. Thankfully he won't last beyond November.


Ha on any other website I would confidently assume this is sarcasm. Good job!


Obviously you shouldn't start any project in any language because you have no idea what you're talking about. Spitting myths and folklore stripped of context is not what engineers do.


What are you talking about? Myths and folklore? Are you ok?


I am perfectly fine, thank you.




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