Microsoft plans a major shift, aiming to replace 100% of its C/C++ code with Rust by 2030. Galen Hunt, a Microsoft Distinguished Engineer, leads this initiative with a goal to eliminate all C/C++ lines.
To achieve this, Microsoft developed a large-scale code analysis infrastructure. They're deploying AI agents for massive code refactoring. This strategic move leverages Rust's key advantage: its ability to prevent memory failures, a leading cause of software vulnerabilities.
This information comes from Thurrott.
