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C++ also allows us to control as much as possible from the platform. Through the efficiency of our own code, combined with the amazing Seastar framework and other best-in-class libraries, Redpanda speaks directly to the hardware. It only depends on the Linux kernel to launch the process, after which Redpanda is very deterministic in terms of performance, runtime characteristics, memory utilization, and CPU speed. We own the entire end-to-end experience, which provides safety and allows Redpanda to build impactful products.
Another benefit of C++ is its stable and mature repository of libraries. Redpanda only uses a few dozen libraries, while other comparatively sized projects use hundreds of dependent libraries. Having so many dependencies weakens the security posture of the software. We avoid vulnerabilities by utilizing C++ libraries that have worked for decades and which are very good at finding precise information.