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Go is the language i use the most and in almost no sense would I consider it a replacement or contender for C. If anything it's replacing things in the opposite
by strangeattractr 4y ago
Go is the language i use the most and in almost no sense would I consider it a replacement or contender for C. If anything it's replacing things in the opposite direction, I rarely use python now.
C is used for low level stuff e.g. embedded, OS, drivers. Go is GC'd which is a huge barrier. This is honestly one of the most bizarre takes I've ever seen on Rust vs Go. If I had to bet I'd say Rust will never replace C but it won't be because Go did so instead.
- andrewmcwatters 4y agoI don't know how this can be bizarre to you unless you don't read things directly from the language authors. They say this stuff themselves. Rust's major influences include C++. Go's primary influence is C.