In this enlightening discussion, Herb Sutter, chair of the ISO C++ standards committee, collaborates with Steve Klabnik, a key figure in the Rust community. They delve into the strengths and weaknesses of Rust and C++, shedding light on C++'s legacy and Rust's modern appeal. The conversation covers performance, memory safety, and error management in both languages. They also explore the historical dynamics that shape their adoption and challenge the community's perceptions, highlighting how Rust provides a safer alternative for contemporary programming tasks.

Steve Klabnik, Oxide colleague, joins for a chat on cultural idiosyncrasies at Oxide. Topics include demo Fridays, no-meet Wednesdays, dog-pile debugging, RFDs, and eliminating performance reviews. The conversation touches on engineering culture, remote-friendly features, morning water-cooler meetings, and the value of praise. Additionally, they discuss the transition to a chat-first workplace culture, technology nostalgia, and the challenges of using metrics to assess engineering productivity.

CEO Steve Tuck and friend Steve Klabnik talk about recent announcements, the launch of the Oxide Cloud Computer, and raising $44m. They discuss the surprise reception, their transparent approach, and engaging with journalists. The hosts share funny anecdotes about a food dehydrator and challenges in finding suitable journalists. They also cover logistics, investors, pricing challenges, troubleshooting, and the benefits of open-source software.

Josh Clulow, Patrick Mooney, and Steve Klabnik join the hosts to discuss Helios, the OS that runs on the Oxide Rack. They touch on topics such as illumos, distros, Rust Tier 2 support, and Bryan's sleeper bug from 1991. They also explore the challenges of software distribution, developing software for Windows with Rust, memory usage, upstreaming code, and exploring computer architecture. The chapter descriptions include discussions on books, the Unix wars, the Helios sled, and database options.

Steve Klabnik, a key contributor to the Rust programming language and a member of Oxide, joins to discuss the rapid integration of Rust into various industries. He highlights how Rust is replacing legacy systems, particularly in automotive and safety-critical sectors. Klabnik addresses the challenges of using Rust in game development and the push for its adoption over languages like Golang for safety and security. The conversation also touches on the nuances of transitioning from legacy code and anticipates the future of Rust in tech, including its relevance in embedded systems.