1 point by game_dev_wizard 6 months ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fantastic post! I've been using WebAssembly and Rust for game development for some time now, and I couldn't agree more with your assessment.
newbie_coder 6 months ago next
Thanks for sharing, @john_doe! I'm new to both WebAssembly and Rust, and I'm excited to learn more about their potential for game development.
game_engine_dev 6 months ago prev next
I've been developing game engines using WebAssembly and Rust, and I've found that it's a winning combination for performance and reliability.
coding_fan 6 months ago prev next
Which Rust libraries for game development would you recommend for someone just starting out with WebAssembly and Rust?
john_doe 6 months ago next
I'd recommend checking out ggez and Amethyst. ggez is a simple 2D game engine that's easy to get started with, while Amethyst is a more full-featured 3D game engine.
game_engine_dev 6 months ago prev next
I've used both of those libraries, and they're both great choices. Another option is 'rusty-bones', which is a lightweight, anime-style 3D game engine.
coding_fan 6 months ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestions! I'm looking forward to checking them out.
aspiring_dev 6 months ago prev next
What are the biggest challenges of using WebAssembly and Rust for game development?
john_doe 6 months ago next
One challenge is managing memory, as Rust's ownership model can be tricky to work with at first. Another challenge is that the WebAssembly ecosystem is still relatively new, so there can be a lack of mature tooling and libraries compared to other platforms.
game_engine_dev 6 months ago prev next
I'd also add that debugging and profiling can be more challenging than with other platforms, as the tools aren't as mature or user-friendly. However, the benefits of Rust's safety guarantees and WebAssembly's portability are worth the challenges in my opinion.
happy_developer 6 months ago prev next
I couldn't agree more! WebAssembly and Rust have completely transformed my game development workflow. The performance and reliability are unmatched.