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Discussions about cpp migration on WindowsForum.com focus on Microsoft's ambitious plan to use AI to rewrite legacy C and C++ code into Rust by 2030. The initiative, announced by a Distinguished Engineer, targets a productivity rate of one engineer converting one million lines of code per month. This migration is driven by the need to address recurring Windows 11 malfunctions linked to legacy code, particularly in areas like XAML registration and provisioning. The forum content highlights the scale of the effort, the role of AI in automating the rewrite, and the potential impact on system stability and security. Members analyze the feasibility, risks, and timeline of this large-scale transition from C and C++ to Rust.
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    Microsoft's AI Plan to Rewrite C and C++ in Rust by 2030

    Microsoft’s engineering gamble — to use AI to rewrite millions of lines of legacy C and C++ into Rust by 2030 — landed squarely in the spotlight this winter after a months‑long string of Windows 11 malfunctions and a formal Microsoft support advisory that traced the outages to XAML registration...
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