Rust on AWS Lambda with Luciano Mammino - RustShip #8
Jul 4, 2024
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Luciano Mammino, co-author of 'Crafting Lambda Functions in Rust', discusses using Rust in AWS Lambda. Topics include Rust developer experience, tooling ecosystem, getting started with Rust on AWS, challenges and advantages, and comparisons with other programming languages.
AWS Lambda's Linux runtime provides better library compatibility compared to WebAssembly-based platforms.
Deep dives
Rust Ship Episode Overview
Rust Ship Episode Number 8 features Luciano Momeno as they discuss Rust works in AWS Lambda and serverless applications. They talk about Luciano's book 'Crafting Lambda Functions in Rust' and explore the benefits of combining Rust and Lambda.
Cargo Lambda Tooling for Rust
Cargo Lambda is highlighted as a powerful extension for Rust developers working with Lambda functions, providing simplified project creation, local testing, build, and deployment functionalities. It offers seamless integrations with CDK and SAM for infrastructure as code deployment.
AWS Lambda Development with Rust
The discussion delves into the benefits and challenges of developing Rust functions on AWS Lambda, emphasizing the efficient runtime and extensive tooling support provided, such as async Rust requirements and compilation times considerations.
Serverless Providers Comparison
Comparison between AWS Lambda and other serverless providers like Cloudflare and Fastly, focusing on integration ease and flexibility. AWS Lambda noted for its Linux runtime advantage over WebAssembly-based platforms for broader library compatibility.
Rust and AWS Lambda Community Engagement
The episode concludes with a reflection on community engagement, inviting listeners to explore further resources and engage with Rust and serverless development. Loic encourages connections and discussions on various platforms, including his website and podcast.
🦀 In RustShip #8, Luciano Mammino, co-author of "Crafting Lambda Functions in Rust", dives into the intricacies of using Rust in AWS Lambda and Serverless environments. Discover the advantages and challenges compared to other programming languages and explore the tooling ecosystem.
👉 How does the Rust developer experience compare to other programming languages? Are the available tools good enough?
👉 What's the best way to get started with Rust and AWS?
Luciano
🌐 Website: https://loige.co
📚 Book: https://rust-lambda.com
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