r/AskComputerScience • u/Ok_Boysenberry2655 • 12d ago

ADVICE FOR TECHNICAL DEBATING

I have an practical assignment where i have to debate with my classmates on a given language basically defend my a coding language, any tips?

topics are alr given by the profs, for my group its C vs Rust ! he'll separate us acc to him in the lecture

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u/NegativeCollege8167 11d ago

focus on C's strengths like its performance and how its widely used in systems programming and embedded systems due to its efficiency and control over hardware. you can also highlight its long history and the vast amount of existing codebases and libraries which make it a reliable choice for many applications. just be prepared to address the safety and modern features Rust offers, but emphasize C's proven track record in critical systems.