C++ and Rust: Different Tools for the Job

Update: 2025-05-09

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Matt and Ben discuss programming language debates sparked by an old talk that went viral. They explore how Matt's C++ safety tips convinced someone to switch to Rust instead. Matt stays up all night trying four different implementations to prove a point, then loses. Ben introduces the concept of "carpet bubbles" in language design. Matt lists all the C++ features that begin with C, while Ben questions whether Chicago makes popes.

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Running Programs

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Squashing Compilers

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Observable Metrics

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Passing Messages

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Getting CRUFTy

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Sequence Locks

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The Joy of Programming

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Deploy First Development

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Programming Under Pressure

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Avoiding Abandonware

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The Future of Compiler Explorer

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Strong ARM

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C++ and Rust: Different Tools for the Job

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C++ and Rust: Different Tools for the Job

Ben Rady and Matt Godbolt

C++ and Rust: Different Tools for the Job