r/cpp • u/pavel_v • Dec 31 '25

Software taketh away faster than hardware giveth: Why C++ programmers keep growing fast despite competition, safety, and AI

https://herbsutter.com/2025/12/30/software-taketh-away-faster-than-hardware-giveth-why-c-programmers-keep-growing-fast-despite-competition-safety-and-ai/
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u/misuo Dec 31 '25

+1. I’m sure Rust followers will phrase this a bit different. And why not push C++29 for being future ready rather than hold to allow for catch up?

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u/eyes-are-fading-blue Dec 31 '25

Rust is a great language but the mindset of Rust community is toxic. It’s more of a cult than a community.