If Ada is already *very* safe, why Rust?

Ada and Rust had different, but overlapping, goals. They are each a product of the best computer language knowledge and compiler technology of their times. Both languages continue to evolve, to some extent even cross-fertilizing each other.

I was a minor participant in the original design of Honeywell's Green submission, which became Ada, so I have some knowledge whereof I speak.

Edit: To cause the link to navigate to the appropriate credits paragraph.

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