I shouldn't be surprised that c++ is as popular as it is. For some reason, I was fixated on the kernel for the data point I was thinking of.
And do not mistake what I'm saying as that I think rust isn't as good as c. Even better, in many ways. My question is specifically if people today will be able to accomplish better things because of the language. I'm doubtful.
Most of the biggest accomplishments in embedded space comes down to the massive gains in the silicon. Most of which is dominated by advances in boolean chain evaluation to make faster circuits. Wider, sure, but also faster. (At least, that is my understanding... I'll admit I am no authority on this.)
And do not mistake what I'm saying as that I think rust isn't as good as c. Even better, in many ways. My question is specifically if people today will be able to accomplish better things because of the language. I'm doubtful.
Most of the biggest accomplishments in embedded space comes down to the massive gains in the silicon. Most of which is dominated by advances in boolean chain evaluation to make faster circuits. Wider, sure, but also faster. (At least, that is my understanding... I'll admit I am no authority on this.)