Rust is much more like Ruby than C++ while retaining the characteristics of C++/C. The build system and ecosystem is also excellent, something that you cannot say for C++.
In terms of WASM Rust and C++/C are in the same boat i.e. the few languages you can realistically use because they don't require a heavy runtime or GC.
In terms of WASM Rust and C++/C are in the same boat i.e. the few languages you can realistically use because they don't require a heavy runtime or GC.