EPISODE · May 9, 2025 · 30 MIN
C++ and Rust: Different Tools for the Job
from Two's Complement · host Ben Rady and Matt Godbolt
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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C++ and Rust: Different Tools for the Job
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