cpp compatibility

About this tag
The cpp compatibility tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about transitioning legacy C and C++ codebases to modern languages like Rust, with a focus on Microsoft's internal migration strategies. Topics include algorithmic program analysis, AI-assisted code rewriting, and the feasibility of replacing millions of lines of C/C++ code while maintaining compatibility with existing systems. The tag reflects ongoing debates about memory safety, developer productivity, and the practical challenges of large-scale code migration in enterprise environments.
  1. Microsoft 2030 Rust Migration: AI and Algorithms for C/C++ Rewrite

    Microsoft Distinguished Engineer Galen Hunt has posted a provocative, highly publicized mandate: use a blend of algorithmic program analysis and AI agents to replace every line of C and C++ inside Microsoft with Rust by 2030, backed by a striking “North Star” productivity claim — “1 engineer, 1...