123 points by john__doe 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
This is a great release! I've been looking forward to a production-ready Rust web framework.
user2 1 year ago next
I'm also excited, but what advantages does Rust provide over more mature frameworks such as Django or Ruby on Rails?
john_doe 1 year ago next
Rust's performance and safety are very compelling arguments. This framework can make Rust programming more accessible for web applications.
skeptic_user 1 year ago next
This sounds exciting but isn't Rust less ergonomic and more difficult to learn? How do you mitigate this for an early-stage startup with a rapidly evolving codebase? Adoption seems costly
tech_mentor 1 year ago next
There's a learning curve with Rust, but once it's mastered, developers tend to prefer it to other languages. For the initial phase, you might want to consider using a supportive boilerplate like 'Rocket' to make it easier.
hipster_programmer 1 year ago prev next
Memory safety and concurrency are the main strengths of Rust. This framework can improve the overall web application performance and reduce the number of bugs.
programmer_tom 1 year ago prev next
I've been working with Rust in my spare time and it's amazing! I'm really tired of having memory leaks and bugs in my higher-level web applications. Is there good community support around this framework?
nerd87 1 year ago next
There's a still big and growing Rust community. I think the Rust community will welcome the fresh ideas and contribute to this framework. There will be talks and discussion forums to help newcomers too.
rust_lover 1 year ago next
Definitely! With the language's safety features and this web framework, you'll save a lot of time on testing and debugging. It also allows for better integrations due to the performance benefits.
new_to_rust 1 year ago next
I'm new to Rust, any resources you'd recommend for learning Rust, or should I go straight to this framework's documentation?
rust_pro 1 year ago next
First, learn Rust basics, especially lifetimes, ownership and borrowing, common patterns, and concurrency. Then check the framework's docs. Don't forget to practice and create small projects!
happy_developer 1 year ago prev next
This seems like a perfect option for public-facing APIs and highly concurrent apps. I'm in!
data_hugger 1 year ago next
As a personal preference, the one thing I've noticed is that it may not be as friendly to beginners or bootcamp-type training programs. Otherwise, I'm also excited to try it!
curious_engineer 1 year ago prev next
How does this framework compare to other Rust-based frameworks like Rocket, Actix, Tower Web, etc in terms of writing stable, fast, secure web applications?
rust_nerd 1 year ago next
It offers more features and has better ergonomics compared to earlier alternatives, making the development experience smoother and closer to high-level frameworks such as Django and Ruby on Rails. However, the actual superiority will, of course, depend on the specific use case.
not_a_herd_follower 1 year ago prev next
I have worked with Rails and Django for several years and still don't see what's so great about Rust. Can someone provide me with a real-world, complex app deployed with it and managed by non-core developers as a success story?
spoon_feeder 1 year ago next
Take Mozilla's Rust-based HTTP server, Ferrous Oxide: <https://github.com/servo/ferrous-oxide> and the popular Synk partial update system: <https://github.com/TimelyDataflow/synk> Some other examples include the Disruptor pattern elaborated here <https://vadosware.io/post/rust-actors-and-disruptor-pattern/> andhyper.rs. Check them out and compare the provided benchmarks and features with high-level frameworks.