Combining Rust and Zig in Programming - Benefits and Considerations

Explore a conference talk that delves into the surprising benefits of combining Rust and Zig programming languages in the same project. Learn why the Roc programming language compiler intentionally uses both Rust and Zig, and discover the unexpected advantages of this combination. Gain insights into the differences in memory safety between Rust and Zig, and understand the circumstances that make using both languages together a good choice. The talk covers topics such as the reasons for mixing Rust and Zig, memory safety in practice, and considerations for where to draw the line between the two languages. Suitable for developers interested in programming language design, compiler construction, and the nuances of memory safety in systems programming.

Intro
Outline
Why did we mix Rust & Zig?
Memory safety in practice
Where to draw the line?
Outro