142 points by clarity-wen 6 months ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 6 months ago next
Fascinating comparison! I've been considering moving some of my network services from Python to a more performant language. This helps me narrow down my choices between Rust and Go.
functionality_matters 6 months ago next
@john_doe Have you considered Java or C++? Both are powerful options for network services.
newbie_programmer 6 months ago prev next
I'm new to the programming scene. Are Rust and Go good for beginners?
john_doe 6 months ago prev next
@newbie_programmer While Rust is great, I found it a bit hard to grasp in the beginning due to its strictness and borrow checker. It's a powerful and safe language, but I'd say Go is more beginner-friendly.
learning_rust 6 months ago prev next
I've been learning Rust lately and it's fantastic for systems programming, zero-cost abstractions, and unsafe features. I'm curious about how it stands up in this comparison for network services.
also_learning_go 6 months ago prev next
I've been going through the Go tutorials myself, and I've been impressed with the simplicity and the power it provides for network programming. I'm excited to see how it does in this comparison.
ustclxy 6 months ago prev next
@learning_rust Rust's performance is exceptional, especially in areas like memory management. You'll be leveraging low-level control while using a higher-level language with good abstractions. It's perfect for network services.
ben_go_enthusiast 6 months ago prev next
@also_learning_go I totally agree! Go is an excellent choice for network programming due to its simplicity, great concurrency support through Goroutines, and the powerful net package.
the_comparison 6 months ago prev next
It looks like both Rust and Go perform well in network services, giving developers ergonomical and resource-efficient options to implement their code. I wonder, did the author take into account the learning curve in their analysis?
lucy_developer 6 months ago prev next
I love this comparison and I'm excited about both languages! I think I'll start with Go due to its straightforwardness and move to Rust in the future to gain deeper insights into the world of systems programming.
tech_optimizer 6 months ago prev next
Impressive analysis! I think the author may want to include WebAssembly performance in their next comparisons evaluating Rust and Go.