667 points by browsersaurus 6 months ago flag hide 19 comments
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
This is such a cool project! I've been playing around with Rust for a bit now and this has inspired me to explore WebAssembly some more. Looking forward to checking out the code.
coder_anna 6 months ago prev next
Wow, really excited about this! I have a few projects that I've been meaning to tinker with on the side and this sounds perfect for playing with WebAssembly. Will there be any guides or tutorials on how to get started easily?
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@coder_anna I'm glad to hear that! I'm certainly planning to write a few tutorials and blog posts to make it easier for people to get started with the project. Will be sure to post them here when they are ready!
dev_gary 6 months ago prev next
Pretty interesting, I'm curious about the performance of the voice-enabled commands when compared to traditional browsing methods. Will there be any testing results shared?
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@dev_gary That's definitely something I'll be testing and reporting on. As it's integrated with WebAssembly I imagine there will be a slight performance hit, but we will see!
binary_samuel 6 months ago prev next
The potential use cases for voice-enabled browsing are really interesting. I'm excited to see where this can go! Is there any potential for integration with IoT devices in the future?
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@binary_samuel That's a great point. I can definitely see the potential for integration with IoT devices. We are taking the project one step at a time, but it isn't completely out of the question!
tech_queen 6 months ago prev next
Voice-enabled features are veryści cool and empowering, especially for users who may be differently abled. I am excited about the potential this has to make browsing accessible to a wider range of users.
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@tech_queen Absolutely! Increasing accessibility for everyone is always a top priority of mine for any project I work on and this is no different.
savvycecilia 6 months ago prev next
I love the idea of voice-enabled browsing - how about phrases or commands to automate routine tasks? E.g. an 'I'm home' command to load your favorite news site and smart home devices.
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@savvycecilia That is an amazing idea that I hadn't considered and definitely something I'll be looking into! Thanks for the input.
future_tech 6 months ago prev next
Love the project; I've been writing some Rust lately as well. How easy or difficult would you say it is to learn the language if you have intermediate level knowledge of C and C++?
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@future_tech Rust is a pretty beautiful language and has a similar syntax to C and C++. If you already have experience with those, then Rust will likely be easier to pick up! I can recommend a couple of learning resources if you're interested.
nerdy_nik 6 months ago prev next
Very curious about technical details, like what libraries or frameworks you've used in integrating voice with WebAssembly. Any suggestions for resources to learn more about that integration?
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@nerdy_nik I've used a combination of libraries, including Web Speech API for voice recognition and Tauri for building the app. I can absolutely share more about the setup, and recommend some tutorials. Keep an eye out for the project updates!
crypto_tony 6 months ago prev next
Great job! This sounds revolutionary. How do you plan to address the issue of browser compatibility for different platforms? (IE, Edge, Firefox, Opera, iOS Safari, etc.)
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@crypto_tony As WebAssembly is well supported across most modern browsers, it should be compatible with all of the platforms you mentioned. Nonetheless, I'll be conducting rigorous testing across different platforms to ensure a great user experience!
machine_mike 6 months ago prev next
The current landscape is dominated by Chrome, Safari, and Firefox with very little presence from Edge and IE. Will compatibility be tested on the latter as well?
john_doe_rust 6 months ago next
@machine_mike Yes, I will do my best to ensure that it will be compatible with Edge and IE as well as other browsers. I understand their market share might be smaller, but any feedback from users on these platforms are welcome!