Re: [DISCUSS] Introducing Rust into the Git project

From: Taylor Blau <me@ttaylorr.com>
Date: Jan 10, 2024, 22:26 UTC
Message-ID: <ZZ8ZlX6bf+hjmhN+@nand.local>
In-Reply-To: <006b01da4412$96c6c500$c4544f00$@nexbridge.com>

Hi Randall,

On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 05:15:53PM -0500, rsbecker@nexbridge.com wrote:

> Just a brief concern: Rust is not broadly portable. Adding another
> dependency to git will remove many existing platforms from future releases.
> Please consider this carefully before going down this path.

I was hoping to hear from you as one of the few (only?) folks who participate on the list and represent HPE NonStop users.

I'm curious which if any of the compiler frontends that I listed in my earlier email would work for you.

Thanks, Taylor

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