Every week or so there seems to be drama about some old dude shouting about how rust in the Linux kernel is bad. Given all the open hostility, is there easier way for R4L to continue their work?
Every week or so there seems to be drama about some old dude shouting about how rust in the Linux kernel is bad. Given all the open hostility, is there easier way for R4L to continue their work?
The “let’s rewrite it in <insert fancy new language here>” trope only works in a small project. Doing it in large-scale years-old well-maintained projects is asking for trouble (especially if there are no unit tests) and friction.
Best way forward if they so insist is to refactor small bits without interfering with the existing code-base.