Rust vs. C++: a Modern Take on Performance and Safety

If you’ve ever written low-level code, there’s a good chance you’ve crossed paths with C++. For over four decades, it has been the go-to language for building everything from game engines and operating systems to financial trading systems and embedded devices.

Its power comes from giving developers near-complete control over memory, performance and hardware, but that power comes at a cost. One wrong pointer, and your entire program can crash or, worse, open the door to security vulnerabilities.

Enter Rust, the new kid on the systems…