Ladybird Browser Project Adopts Rust as C++ Successor Language
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Summary
The Ladybird browser project is transitioning from C++ to Rust as its primary programming language, citing Rust's memory safety, mature ecosystem for systems programming, and existing contributor familiarity. The team previously considered Swift but found its C++ interoperability and cross-platform support insufficient. They are using AI agents to accelerate the rewrite process, acknowledging Rust's different approach to object-oriented programming compared to C++ but finding it suitable for their needs.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledWe've been searching for a memory-safe programming language to replace C++ in Ladybird for a while now.
Rust is a different story. The ecosystem is far more mature for systems programming, and many of our contributors already know the language.
Going forward, we are rewriting parts of Ladybird in Rust.
We're adopting Rust as our C++ successor language, and using AI agents to accelerate the transition.
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