The freeCodeCamp Podcast #176 Rust VS Go VS TypeScript which back end language is for you with Tai Groot
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Jun 27, 2025 Tai Groot, a backend software engineer and open source project maintainer used by Google, dives into the nuances of programming languages like Rust, Go, and TypeScript. He discusses the trade-offs between performance and developer experience, revealing insights on transitioning codebases. Tai shares his experience running a profitable open source project and offers tips for mentoring junior developers. He also emphasizes the value of learning Arch Linux to enhance coding skills. It's a captivating blend of tech insights and career advice for aspiring developers!
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Python's Strength in Prototyping
- Python is excellent for quick prototyping and use as a glue language despite being slower due to interpretation.
- It excels in domains like machine learning where pause-and-modify execution via Jupyter notebooks dominates speed needs.
Python's Just-In-Time Compilation Explained
- Python's interpretation compiles code line-by-line during execution, skipping upfront compile time but causing overhead in long programs.
- This runtime compilation contrasts with Go's traditional ahead-of-time compiling, which shifts cost to pre-execution.
Programming Language Trade-offs
- There's a spectrum from easy-to-write languages like Python and JavaScript to high-performance ones like Go and Rust.
- Increasing runtime performance usually comes with heavier compilation cost and reduced developer experience.