What: Bun, the JavaScript runtime, is switching its core from Zig to Rust for better memory safety and tooling. So What: When dev tools shift languages mid-flight, hiring pools shift too. Shops betting on Zig talent for Bun work now need Rust engineers, tightening an already narrow candidate funnel. What to Watch: Job posts mentioning Bun. If Rust appears in requirements where Zig used to, the skill pivot is real.
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