Its github repo has a very interesting doc on when it's the right time for Carbon language to go public. https://github.com/carbon-language/carbon-lang/commit/b8750e...
> Broader field experience required
> Sustained interest to use Carbon from multiple organizations and individuals
> Prototype implementation
> Demonstration of potential
> Learning material
> Prepare for new contributions and feedback
> Launch event
> Relationship to C++
> Perception of ownership by a single organization
Is this post considered as a step towards going public?