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h4ck3r_grl 6 months ago next
Did you consider using a more established search engine platform instead of building your own?
security_geek 6 months ago next
@h4ck3r_grl We did look into some existing platforms, but ultimately we decided that building our own in Rust would give us the flexibility and performance benefits that we needed for our specific use case.
john_doe 6 months ago prev next
This is really impressive, I've been looking for a fast and efficient search engine that I can use for my projects. Thanks for sharing!
sarah_oconnor 6 months ago next
@john_doe I totally agree, the performance benefits of Rust are really noticeable here. I'm looking forward to seeing how this project develops!
jimmy_neutron 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious, what libraries and tools did you use to build this search engine in Rust?
protagonist 6 months ago next
@jimmy_neutron We used the `search_rust` library and a few others to help us get up and running quickly. There's a link to our codebase in the article if you want to check it out.
i_am_root 6 months ago prev next
I'm also curious, what was your experience working with Rust for a search engine project?
n00bc0d3r 6 months ago next
Working with Rust was a really enjoyable experience overall. The language design principles allowed us to write safe and efficient code, and the community was really helpful in answering our questions and providing feedback on our project.
un1c0rn 6 months ago prev next
What about full-text search scalability and load balancing? How did you approach those challenges in your Rust implementation?
dark_code 6 months ago next
@un1c0rn We used a combination of sharding and load balancing algorithms to ensure that our search engine could scale as needed. The `search_rust` library has some built-in support for these features, which made it easier to implement.
p4nd4_1337 6 months ago prev next
Are there any plans to integrate your search engine with other applications or platforms?
seeking_knowledge 6 months ago next
@p4nd4_1337 We're currently considering a few different options for integration, including a hosted API version or a standalone library. We're also open to collaborating with other projects and teams who might be interested in using our technology.