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The CSIAC Podcast - A Brief Side-by-Side Comparison Between C++ and Rust – Part 1

| Presenters: Mike Corley, Cully Patch, Dr. Jim Fawcett | Leave a Comment

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This three-part podcast series is a round table discussion between a moderator (Mr. Patch) and two software engineering subject matter experts (Mr. Corley and Dr. Fawcett), and walks through a set of common functions, first implemented through C++ and then in Rust, to note initial speed, performance and security of memory access differences. C++ is a mature programming language originally developed to expand on the C language with the goal of incorporating object-oriented capabilities. Rust is a relatively new programming language based on C++ concepts that focuses on embedding explicit security-oriented memory access features guarantees, while maintaining the required processing speeds and reliability demanded by today’s software systems. The series ends by answering key questions and provides advice as to where to get started with this new language that is quickly being adapted by Fortune 500 companies.

Part 1: This discussion between a moderator (Mr. Patch) and two software engineering subject matter experts (Mr. Corley and Dr. Fawcett), walks through a set of common functions, first implemented through C++ and then in Rust, to note initial speed, performance and security of memory access differences. This podcast covers the ground rules for the side-by-side comparison to ensure the methods used are thoroughly understood.

Lastly, this video discusses programming language communicator setups for Rust vs. C++.

 

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Presenters

Mike Corley
Mike Corley
Mike Corley is a R&D Associate of Quanterion Solutions. He supports a variety of customer-funded efforts with the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) via the Cyber Security and Information Systems Information Analysis Center (CSIAC), and the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Rome NY. Recently, Mike has developed a new capability, specifically for CSIAC that helps to enhance the efficiency of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) chartered with performing tasks associated with discovering, cataloging, and submitting Scientific and Technical Information (STI). The STI Retrieval & Cataloging Assistance Tool (STIRCAT) is a new tool that provides automation and assistance capabilities for enhancing STI workflows including: search and discovery, metadata extraction and cataloging, and submission. Mike has more than 20 years of professional experience in software architecture design and development. Mike received his masters degree in Computer Engineering from Syracuse University in 2011. He recently taught Linux Systems and Network Programming as adjunct instructor at Syracuse for the Spring 2020 semester. His interests include Cloud enabled architectures, software development methodologies, and collaborating with other enthusiasts on programming language idioms, design patterns, and related ideas. Mike especially enjoys developing code in C++, C#, .Net core, and most recently, the Rust programming language.
Cully Patch
Cully Patch
Cully Patch is a Senior Program Manager for Cyber Security and Intelligence at Quanterion Solutions Incorporated. 27-year Air Force, recently transitioned veteran with expertise in cybersecurity and intelligence leadership and security clearance. Cully leads program development activities and assures successful performance of associated programs and projects: - Represents Quanterion in discussions with key customers' technical staff in areas of cyber security and intelligence requirements - Contributes technical expertise and cyber security training/education to the Cyber Security and Information Systems Information Analysis Center (CSIAC) program initiatives - Identifies, leads, and supports development of technical and management approaches to meet both government and industry requirements - Mentors junior staff level in technical areas of expertise as well as professional conduct, responsibilities, integrity, and customer relations - Proposes/authors technical and management articles, State-of-the-Art Reports (SOARs), Critical Review and Technology Assessments (CRTAs), training materials, whitepapers, to meet customer needs
Dr. Jim Fawcett
Dr. Jim Fawcett
Dr. James Fawcett is Teaching Professor Emeritus of Computer Engineering at Syracuse University. He has extensive experience in industry and in academia. From 1991 to May 2019, Dr. Fawcett taught a sequence of graduate software design courses, focused on methods and strategies for design, development, and management of large and complex distributed software systems. Prior to that, he worked in various roles for General Electric (GE) company, including Advanced Engineering Training assignments, Systems Engineer at the Electronics Laboratory, and Developer and Manager in the Radar Systems Department. He also taught, as an adjunct, a variety of graduate Electrical Engineering courses at Syracuse University. Currently, Dr. Fawcett is developing a GitHub code repository - a collection of reusable software components with corresponding documentation and blogs. The site also serves as a platform for experimenting with methods for documenting and deploying code.

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