I'm used to programming in C and C++, mainly for embedded and sometimes for computer apps. I would like to explore a new and more modern language. Rust, V lang and Zig seem to be good candidates.

I've never tested them, based only on I've read in the comments and what I've understood:

Rust

Advantages

• Memory safety

• Good community

• Big company behind it (Mozilla)

• Serious successor to C/C++ in embedded

Drawbacks

• Hard to learn syntax

• Not suitable for tiny MCU

• Needs a compiler for the MCU

Questions

• Is it possible to call C++ libs, Arduino framework, ESP-IDF framework, etc?

• Is it easy to use on any MCU (STM, ESP32, ATmega, ...)?

V

Advantages

• Easy syntax

• Tiny binaries

• Can compile to C, so compatible with any MCU without additional tools, even tiny MCU

• Simple to start (tiny compiler, no dependancies, no makefile, ...)

Drawbacks

• New and less known with a small community

• Higher risk of being abandoned

Questions

• Is it possible to call C++ libs, Arduino framework, ESP-IDF framework, etc.?

Zig

Advantages

• Performance and safety

• Dedicated to embedded

• Tiny binaries

Drawbacks

• New and less known with a small community

• Higher risk of being abandoned

• Needs a compiler for the MCU

Questions

• Is it possible to call C++ libs, Arduino framework, ESP-IDF framework, etc.?

• Is it suitable for OOP?

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Which language do you recommend I try: Rust, Vlang or Zig? or another language?