C++ at 40: Will Rust Replace It? 🎯

Do you think Rust could replace C++?

Gen X programming language C++ turns 40 years old this year, and it doesn't show any signs of going away just yet. Alex wonders if Rust or Python could replace C++ in his lifetime, but clearly he's part of the problem since still has Speedify being programmed in C++.

In the full discussion, we dive into the future of programming languages, legacy code, and the real tech debt behind critical systems like banking, ATMs, credit cards, government records, and more—many still running "Boomer" COBOL from the 1950s. Will AI help us modernize, or are we stuck maintaining outdated code forever?

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