Microsoft doubles down on Rust
Summary
Microsoft elevates Rust to Tier-1 internal status and integrates it with the Visual C++ tool chain for Windows development. The move emphasizes Rust's memory-safety and security benefits, introduces rustc_codegen_utc as a new codegen backend, and indicates broader Windows/VS tooling integration; some tooling may go open source in the future. The article highlights the potential for Rust to influence external developer tooling, drivers, and cloud workloads.