Dossier
RedMonk
Coverage of RedMonk in the Nexus archive.
- Zig creator seeks 'uncompromising perfection' before blessing 1.0
Andrew Kelley, creator of the Zig programming language, developed Zig to address limitations in C, C++, Rust, and Go while maintaining performance. Zig, which emphasizes 'uncompromising perfection' and a no-AI policy, is niche but admired by developers. Kelley criticizes AI-generated code for being non-deterministic and prefers deterministic tools for reliability.
- C++ survey finds AI use rising, though trust is in short supply
The Standard C++ Foundation's annual developer survey shows AI use among C++ programmers is rising fast, though mistrust and resistance remain high. The survey drew 1,434 respondents, with 39.8 percent using AI for writing code frequently. Issues with AI include incorrect output and lack of trust.