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Comment by ReDress | original | C for Rust programmers
[−]ReDress · 2026-10-10 Sat 12:15 UTC · link
Probably because C and C++ are mostly used in system and desktop development.

Rust is taking steps or has been taking steps in this direction too.

It's not surprising that a lot of experienced systems and desktop development engineers looking to getting their hands on the newest tool already have experience or at least familiarity with C and C++.