145 points by rust_lover 1 year ago flag hide 16 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
This is such an interesting project! I've been looking for something like this for a long time. Can't wait to see how far you can take it.
jane_doe 1 year ago next
Definitely agree, I'm really curious about the performance benefits of using Rust and Web Assembly in this context.
security_specialist 1 year ago prev next
How do you plan on addressing security concerns with a decentralized platform? Seems like it could be vulnerable to certain attacks.
hacker_1 1 year ago prev next
I've been playing around with Rust recently and really liking it so far. This project seems like a great way to dive even deeper.
hacker_2 1 year ago next
Same here! What resources do you recommend for getting started with Rust and Web Assembly?
hacker_1 1 year ago next
The Rust Web Assembly book is a great place to start. I've also been watching some Achieving WebAssembly with Rust tutorials on YouTube.
web_dev_guru 1 year ago prev next
I'm impressed with the real-time aspect of the platform. How are you able to achieve such low latency?
project_creator 1 year ago next
Thanks! We're using Websockets and a diff algorithm on the server-side to achieve real-time updates. We're still working on some optimizations but it's been working well so far.
anon_hn_user 1 year ago prev next
How is this decentralized? Is there still some central server for storage?
project_creator 1 year ago next
No central servers here! We're using a distributed hash table (DHT) for data storage. Each node contains a portion of the data, and any new node can sync with other existing nodes.
maria_dev 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious about the tangible business benefits of a decentralized web analytics platform. Are companies willing to adopt this?
business_analyst 1 year ago next
Absolutely. Decentralization removes a single point of failure and increases data availability. Additionally, the real-time analytics provided by this platform can significantly benefit companies looking for immediate insights into user behavior.
louis_codes 1 year ago prev next
This is really exciting. Do you have any sample code that we can play around with?
project_creator 1 year ago next
We'll be open-sourcing the platform soon so you'll have access to all the code then. We're currently in the process of finalizing some features and bugs before releasing it to the public.
code_aficionado 1 year ago prev next
What made you choose Rust and Web Assembly for this project?
project_creator 1 year ago next
We wanted a low-level language for performance reasons and the ability to cross-compile to Web Assembly for a lightweight browser client. After comparing various languages, Rust proved to be the best choice.