[aw1621107]

> I'm wondering if the C++ -> Rust converters out there are part of the Solution

Are there C++-to-Rust converters? There are definitely C-to-Rust converters, but I haven't heard of anyone attempting to tackle C++.

> After converting C++ to Rust, then convert Rust to C++ and you now have clean code which can continue to use all the familiar tooling.

This only works if a hypothetical C++ to Rust converter converts arbitrary C++ to safe Rust. C++ to unsafe Rust already seems like a huge amount of work, if it's even possible in the first place; further converting to safe Rust while preserving the semantics of the original C++ program seems even more of a pie in the sky.

[GoblinSlayer]

Presumably you migrate to this Rustic++ version implying it's maintainable.

[aw1621107]

I'm not questioning what you do once you get to that hypothetical Rustic++. I'm questioning whether it's possible to get there using automated tooling in the first place.

[GeorgeTirebiter]

I think you have a point. Rustic++ won't be vibe-coded in a weekend.