Re:Ask HN: When Ada/SPARK, then why Rust?
by Rochus on Sunday September 10, 2023 @05:04AM
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> what was the reason for inventing Rust?
There will always be new programming languages. In case of Rust the innovation was compile-time dynamic memory management, which then was not available in Ada; but Ada is catching up, see e.g. https://blog.adacore.com/using-pointers-in-spark.
> Why does our industry get so enthused with shiny new things
Innovations can give better opportunities to those who use them smartly. Often, the hype around a technology is so great that the industry is forced to show at least a minimal commitment to appease staff and investors, and not appear old-fashioned.
There will always be new programming languages. In case of Rust the innovation was compile-time dynamic memory management, which then was not available in Ada; but Ada is catching up, see e.g. https://blog.adacore.com/using-pointers-in-spark.
> Why does our industry get so enthused with shiny new things
Innovations can give better opportunities to those who use them smartly. Often, the hype around a technology is so great that the industry is forced to show at least a minimal commitment to appease staff and investors, and not appear old-fashioned.