Ladybird migrates to Rust with AI assistance

The independent Ladybird web browser is changing direction in its choice of programming languages. The project has decided to abandon Swift and undertake a rewrite in Rust, assisted by artificial intelligence tools.

This strategic decision is motivated by the desire to improve performance, security, and code maintainability. The use of large language models (LLM) facilitates the translation of existing code from C++ to Rust, accelerating the transition process.

Ladybird is an independent web browser that aims to offer an alternative to traditional browsers, with a focus on lightness and compliance with web standards. The rewrite in Rust represents an important step towards achieving these goals.