

Oxide with Steve Klabnik
8 snips Nov 14, 2024
In this engaging discussion, Steve Klabnik, a veteran software engineer at Oxide Computer Company and co-author of 'The Rust Programming Language,' shares insights on building cutting-edge server systems from the ground up. He elaborates on the unique advantages of integrating hardware and software using Rust, which enhances security and performance. Steve also tackles the complexities of Rust's asynchronous programming and its vibrant community growth, illustrating how these elements align with modern data center needs.
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Oxide's Appeal
- Steve Klabnik's interest in Oxide stemmed from his fascination with early computing history and the desire to build something new.
- He was inspired by stories of Apple's early days and the book "The Soul of a New Machine".
Server Complexity
- Building a new server is complex, despite standardized components, because Oxide rejects many standard interfaces.
- Oxide writes its own firmware, which presents a significant challenge.
Rust's Advantages
- Rust's ability to replace C and C++ in low-level systems programming is a key advantage for Oxide.
- Rust also offers a strong type system, helpful tooling like Cargo, and the versatility to be used higher up the stack.