News for hackers. Stuff that matters.
Re:Ladybird: Closing this as we are no longer pursuing Swift... by satvikpendem on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @09:56PM (#47069329)
Yes, that is why I don't find it "insane" like the grandparent does, like yeah, devices run old languages because those languages work well for their intended purpose.
Re:Ladybird: Closing this as we are no longer pursuing Swift... by hippo22 on Wednesday February 18, 2026 @10:38PM (#47069601)
You should feel that C’s longevity is insane. How many languages have come and gone in the meantime? C is truly an impressive language that profoundly moved humanity forward. If that’s not insane (used colloquially) to you, then what is?