Dev picks C for new engine: not for AI, but full control and universal bindings
gdechichi · x · 2026-09-20
An independent developer explains on X that he chose C for his new engine not because of LLMs, but as a first-principles decision: to build the fastest, most flexible engine, C was the only option offering full control. He adds a bonus: C binds to nearly everything, since virtually every language supports C bindings and C runs everywhere — sparking discussion about whether AI might lead to more user software written in C.
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