Fil-C: The Memory-Safe C/C++ Alternative That Says, “Who Needs Rust?”
Filip Pizlo from Epic Games has introduced Fil-C, a memory-safe version of C and C++. This project aims to offer an alternative to Rust, providing memory safety without abandoning C/C++. While Fil-C is slower and Linux-exclusive for now, it strives to eliminate the need for Rust by enhancing C’s safety.
Hot Take:
Fil-C: Because Who Needs Rust When You Have a Well-Seasoned Programmer’s Ego? In a world where everyone is jumping on the Rust bandwagon, Filip Pizlo of Epic Games decided he’d rather make his own shiny, memory-safe toy out of C and C++. And why not slap his name on it too? Enter Fil-C, the latest contender in the “let’s fix C and C++ without tears” race. Move over Rust, there’s a new sheriff in town who loves memory safety, but loves his code nostalgia just a bit more.
Key Points:
- Fil-C is a memory-safe version of C and C++ created by Filip Pizlo of Epic Games.
- Aims for 100% compatibility with existing C and C++ code.
- Fil-C is slower than regular C, but Pizlo plans to optimize its speed.
- Fil-C is open-source with Apache2 and BSD licensing.
- Fil-C is currently limited to Linux/x86_64 systems.