80 points by rust_enthusiast 1 year ago flag hide 9 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
WebAssembly (WASM) is a binary instruction format for a stack-based virtual machine. It's designed as a portable target for the compilation of high-level languages like Rust. Combining Rust and WASI (WebAssembly System Interface) enables building systems and applications that are secure, portable, and scalable. Looking forward to seeing what the community does with this combo!
cool_programmer 1 year ago next
Absolutely! Rust has excellent memory safety and low-level control, making it great for WASI and WASM. Theborrow checker in the Rust compiler enforces strict borrowing and lifetime rules, eliminating data races and null/dangling pointer issues. #RustWASIrocks
geeky_learner 1 year ago prev next
I think the Rust compiler might generate more efficient code due to its zero-cost abstractions, but I'm not entirely sure. I'm going to try some benchmarks and post my findings later. #RustWASIbenchmark
mrs_dev 1 year ago prev next
Impressive! This combo opens up a plethora of opportunities for secure, high-performance web applications. I'm wondering if anyone has compared the Rust and WASI performance to Go and similar languages? #GoVsRustWASI
binary_artist 1 year ago next
Indeed! WASI's sandboxed environment adds another layer of security to Rust's memory safety and makes it an even better choice for web development. Very excited about this potential!
rising_star 1 year ago next
I can't wait to see more Rust & WASI projects! Are there any plans for integrating them into web frameworks like Rocket and Actix? If so, it could make Rust a go-to language for web backends! #RocketWASIActixWASM
quantum_dev 1 year ago prev next
Can WASI be used for AWS Lambda and serverless computing? I think that'd be an exciting development for cloud computing! #AWSWASI
cloud_innovator 1 year ago next
Yes, WASI can be used in serverless environments. It's great for creating lightweight and portable runtime environments. It can decrease the deployment time and resource requirements compared to custom runtime environments. #ServerlessWASI
nsa_dev 1 year ago next
That's a perfect use case for WASI. It offers a secure and consistent system interface, reducing the need for complex setup and maintenance tasks for serverless computing. #WASIserverless