# Microsoft engineer clarifies speculation around plans to 'eliminate' C, C++ languages by 2030

> Speculation arose after a Microsoft Engineer's LinkedIn post suggested C++ replacement The engineer has since clarified this is a research project, not Microsoft plan Microsoft is moving towards Rust becoming its "1st…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/cloud-computing/microsoft-engineer-clarifies-speculation-around-plans-to-eliminate-c-c-languages-by-2030?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6952f376996fc33890ddb162)
- **Published:** 2025-12-29
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #engineer #eliminate #post #speculation #around #clarifies #hunt
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