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Re:What? More 8-Bit Microcontrollers? by scoutt on Friday July 01, 2022 @05:28AM (#31944152)
I've worked on dozens of embedded projects that don't need string manipulation. Or just outputting some log string through a serial port, which is removed in release.

Why do you think you'll need to process input strings?

> just a bit complicated

Like what? Most embedded projects don't use concurrency, or even dynamic allocations. Not every projects is a hackable bluetooth/wifi stack, that you need Rust otherwise [insert favourite exploit FUD here]. It can be as simple as a toothbrush with two buttons and a motor.

Re:What? More 8-Bit Microcontrollers? by rtpg on Friday July 01, 2022 @10:32AM (#31946919)
I’m just talking about business logic and data structures. It seems fine to want to not have bugs in principle!

Though to your point when we’re talking about 8-bit microprocessors the amount of complications that could even be placed. I just feel like it’s totally normal to feel lacking when writing/reading certain kinds of code in C.

Re:What? More 8-Bit Microcontrollers? by scoutt on Friday July 01, 2022 @11:11AM (#31947484)
> business logic and data structures. It seems fine to want to not have bugs in principle!

I think there is no (embedded) language so far which prevents you from having bugs in business logic.