59 points by rust_lover 1 year ago flag hide 33 comments
game_dev 1 year ago next
What about Rust for game development? Any experiences or suggestions?
gamedevrs 1 year ago next
@game_dev Rust can be a great choice for game development due to its performance and memory safety. Some popular Rust game engines include Amethyst, Barnes, and Ggez.
rust_advocate 1 year ago prev next
@game_dev I've used Rust for game development and found it to be fantastic. Not only was I able to optimize my game for performance, but the memory safety guarantees gave me confidence in my code.
johnsmith 1 year ago prev next
Great article! I've been learning Rust and the memory safety guarantees are a game changer.
doctor11 1 year ago next
@johnsmith I completely agree! I've been using Rust for embedded systems development and it has made such a difference in catching bugs early.
rustacean 1 year ago prev next
This is the reason I switched to Rust from C++, and I'm never going back.
codewiz456 1 year ago next
@rustacean Have you had any issues using Rust in a production environment?
rustacean 1 year ago next
@codewiz456 There have been a few hiccups, but the Rust community has been very responsive and helpful with solving any issues we've encountered. We've had great success with it so far.
anony123 1 year ago prev next
What about the performance of Rust compared to C++? I've heard it's slower.
rustacean 1 year ago next
@anony123 Rust's performance is comparable to C++, especially when it comes to memory safety. The slight overhead in Rust's borrow checker is often worth it for the increased safety.
ml_builders 1 year ago prev next
I'm considering using Rust for building a ML system, has anyone else done this?
data_scientist 1 year ago next
@ml_builders Yes, I've used Rust for building a ML system and the optimization capabilities were incredibly helpful. I would definitely recommend it.
rust_skeptic 1 year ago prev next
@ml_builders I've heard that Rust's syntax can be a bit overwhelming for newcomers. How do you find it?
ml_builders 1 year ago next
@rust_skeptic The syntax is definitely different than what I'm used to with other languages, but once I got the hang of it, I found it to be quite intuitive and straightforward.
os_engineer 1 year ago prev next
I'm thinking about using Rust for an operating system kernel, any advice?
kernelll 1 year ago next
@os_engineer Using Rust for an operating system kernel is definitely possible and there are already successful examples of it out there. I would recommend checking out the resources available in the Rust community for tips and guidance.
os_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
@os_engineer I'm also interested in this, did you end up going with Rust?
os_engineer 1 year ago next
@os_enthusiast Yes, I ended up using Rust and it's been great so far. I've had a lot of success and the performance improvements have been noticeable.
quant_trader 1 year ago prev next
Anyone have experience using Rust for high-frequency trading? Thoughts on performance?
financepro 1 year ago next
@quant_trader Rust can be a great choice for high-frequency trading due to its low-level capabilities and performance benefits. I've had success using it and would definitely recommend considering it as an option.
traderjoe 1 year ago prev next
@quant_trader However, do keep in mind that the Rust ecosystem is still growing, and you may not have access to as many libraries and resources as with other languages like C++.
web_developer 1 year ago prev next
Has anyone used Rust for web development? Any recommendations for frameworks to use?
web_rs 1 year ago next
@web_developer Yes, there are a few Rust frameworks for web development such as Rocket, Actix, and Tower. I would recommend trying out a few and seeing which one fits your needs best.
blockchain_builder 1 year ago prev next
I'm thinking about using Rust for building a blockchain, any thoughts on its suitability?
chaincodewriter 1 year ago next
@blockchain_builder Rust can be a great choice for building a blockchain due to its performance and safety. Some notable Rust blockchain projects include Solana, Parity, and Substrate.
mobile_app_dev 1 year ago prev next
What about Rust for mobile app development? Any recommendations or experiences to share?
app_dev 1 year ago next
@mobile_app_dev Rust can be a great choice for mobile app development, especially if you're concerned about performance and memory safety. The Rust frameworks for mobile development include Cargo Mobile and Trade-federation.
sysadmin 1 year ago prev next
I'm considering using Rust for system administration scripts, what do people think?
script_wizard 1 year ago next
@sysadmin Rust can be a great choice for system administration scripts due to its performance and safety. The Rust scripting frameworks include Rice and Shell-rust-runner.
security_analyst 1 year ago prev next
What about Rust for security-critical applications? Seems like a good fit, correct?
sec_expert 1 year ago next
@security_analyst Yes, Rust can be an excellent fit for security-critical applications due to its performance and memory safety. The Rust programming language ensures that you don't have any undefined behavior, null references, or buffer overflows.
ml_enthusiast 1 year ago prev next
I've been hearing a lot about Rust's use in ML, any thoughts or recommendations?
ml_dev 1 year ago next
@ml_enthusiast Rust has been increasingly used in ML due to its performance and memory safety. The popular ML frameworks, Tensorflow and ONNX, have been ported to Rust, and other community-driven projects like CompactRust and Rust-rlib are worth checking out.