In episode two of The Programming Languages Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore why Rust is rapidly displacing C and C++ in systems programming. They examine the 2026 TIOBE index showing Rust entering the top 15, Google's decision to write Android firmware components in Rust, and Microsoft's claim that 70 percent of its security patches stem from memory safety bugs that Rust eliminates. The conversation covers Rust's learning curve, its adoption in Linux kernel development, and what this means for developers considering a career move. Lucas breaks down the concrete numbers — including a 2025 survey showing 85 percent of Rust developers use it at work — while Luna raises the practical barriers to adoption. This episode is essential listening for any engineer wondering whether Rust is hype or the genuine future of infrastructure programming.

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