#LegacyCode

DARPA suggests turning old C code automatically into Rust – using AI, of course

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August 3, 2024 at 06:08AM DARPA is pushing TRACTOR, a program to automatically convert legacy C code to Rust for improved memory safety. Tech giants support the move away from C/C++ due to memory safety bugs. While some argue for maintaining C/C++ standards, DARPA is focused on automating the transition to Rust for increased security. … Read more

Google throws $1m at Rust Foundation to build C++ bridges

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February 5, 2024 at 06:06PM Google donated $1 million to the Rust Foundation to improve interoperability between Rust and C++. The investment aims to expand Rust’s adoption, given its ability to prevent vulnerabilities. This supports the pressure on software developers to consider Rust and other memory-safe languages. The grant will specifically address the challenge of … Read more