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Comparing Rust, C, C++, Ada and SPARK

Oct. 10, 2024
This TechXchange takes a look at some programming languages that target high reliability embedded applications

These articles compare and contrast Rust, C, C++, Ada and SPARK. These languages are often used in applications that address high levels of safety and security from automotive applications to aviation. They are also regularly used for other embedded applications. 

Articles Comparing Embedded Programming Languages

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Comparing Ada and C

Both languages approach the reliability vs. efficiency tradeoff from different angles, but each has a place in embedded-systems programming.
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What’s the Difference Between SPARK 2014 and Apache Spark?

What’s the difference between SPARK 2014 and Apache Spark? Find out.
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Rust and SPARK: Software Reliability for Everyone

Programming languages often defer reliability and security issues to tools and processes. Two initiatives—SPARK and Rust—state that language is key to reaching these objectives...
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C Programmers, Time To Try Ada

Technology Editor Bill Wong takes another look Ada 2012 and thinks it is time for other C programmers to do the same. It has significant advantages for embedded applications, ...
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Ada Offers Advantages Over C And C++

Ada is usually not a programmer's first language but it should be part of their toolbox. Find out why.
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Adopting Spark
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Helpful Hints for Adopting SPARK

Adacore and Thales have created a white paper addressing the incremental utilization of SPARK’s provability for high assurance applications.
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All About Ada and SPARK Programming

Ada and SPARK are often used to develop applications that require high reliability and no bugs.

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All About Ada and SPARK Programming

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TechXchange: Developing High-Quality Software

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