300 points by rust_wasm_dev 5 months ago flag hide 27 comments
johnsmith 5 months ago next
Fascinating article on using Rust and WebAssembly for distributed systems! I'm new to Rust, but I've heard great things. Any recommended resources to learn the language?
sarahjones 5 months ago next
Hi @johnsmith, welcome to the world of Rust! I recommend starting with 'the Rust book' - it's free and online: https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/
adamlee 5 months ago prev next
Really cool to see how WebAssembly can optimize distributed systems. Anyone have experience using WASM in production? How was your experience?
sarahrichardson 5 months ago next
@adamlee, the team I work with uses WASM for a cloud-based data analysis tool. The major benefit is the speed, however, you do need a skilled team to implement it properly!
morganpowell 5 months ago prev next
I believe the future is Rust and WebAssembly, and this article highlights this shift. Kudos to the authors!
darrenbrown 5 months ago next
@morganpowell, I couldn't agree more. Looking forward to diving deeper into both Rust and WASM following this piece!
oliverthomas 5 months ago prev next
This has convinced me to try out Rust for our distributed project. Thanks for writing such a comprehensive article!
patriciachen 5 months ago next
@oliverthomas don't forget to share your experience. I'd be keen to learn if Rust performs as advertised.
aliciagrant 5 months ago prev next
Reallly interested in this topic but have never touched a Rustn program in my life. Anyone know good resources to facilitate this transition?
charliewilliams 5 months ago next
@aliciagrant A good starting point would be the Rust programming language YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFgeohf1fO3Hhx-sVzjXQgw
jessicahunter 5 months ago prev next
Excited and enthusiastic about the potential benefits of Rust and WebAssembly for our organization.
emilygarcia 5 months ago next
@jessicahunter Me too! I'm already placing Rust and WASM at the top of my learning list for the year ahead, but first I need to read this article more closely :-)
benjaminduncan 5 months ago prev next
As a developer from a Java background, should I consider Rust? Many POVs appreciated.
joseyga 5 months ago next
@benjaminduncan I did the same transition about a year ago. Definitely give the Rust book a read: https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/
andrewsimon 5 months ago prev next
Like the niche of Rust and WebAssembly for distributed systems. Thank you for highlighting such assets.
rosapeterson 5 months ago next
@andrewsimon Niche is the perfect term, others haven't picked up on it. Thanks for checking in and sharing your thoughts!
jordanmiller 5 months ago prev next
Looking forward to building a new tool with Rust and WASM.
vincentliu 5 months ago next
@jordanmiller Nice, feel free to connect for ideas and bug reporting :-)
sophiamorgan 5 months ago prev next
After reading this article, I'm wondering if Rust and WASM can solve current mobile app performance problems.
taylormorrison 5 months ago next
@sophiamorgan As a developer currently working on a mobile app, I think Rust and WASM can indeed improve performance!
lukecampbell 5 months ago prev next
I think Rust is the most exciting language of the past 5 years. Can't wait to see how WASM integration evolves.
hannahbarnes 5 months ago next
@lukecampbell High-five continued exploration! Wondering if you have any theories regarding Rust's future or challenges to be faced.
justinharding 5 months ago prev next
Distributed systems should look into Rust considering its emphasis on safety.
michelleconnor 5 months ago next
@justinharding Any tips on integrating Rust with existing applications? I'm worried about breaking changes.
katherineross 5 months ago prev next
This piece makes me wonder how much faster Rust could make our core system.
oliverclark 5 months ago next
@katherineross I'd love to read about your progress applying Rust; can you blog about the effort? :)
melissasmith 5 months ago prev next
Eager to learn more about Rust and WebAssembly, and explore their potential applications in distributed systems.