Rust in Production Tweede Golf with Folkert de Vries
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Feb 8, 2024 Systems Software Engineer Folkert de Vries from Tweede Golf discusses reimplementing NTP in Rust, benefits of Rust over Haskell and C++, bridging tech and business with Rust, enhancing internet security with open-source work, establishing project structure and preventing errors in Rust programming, architecture exploration, Tokyo ecosystem benefits, NTP synchronization with Rust, and focusing on compile time performance
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From Haskell to Rust
- Folkert de Vries, initially a Haskell enthusiast, transitioned to Rust for the Roc compiler.
- Rust's performance capabilities and accessible type system eased the shift to low-level programming.
Performance as User Experience
- Performance significantly impacts user experience, influencing engagement and adoption.
- Prioritizing performance optimizations can yield substantial productivity gains and value.
Python Linter Rewritten in Rust
- A Python linter, rewritten in Rust, achieved a 1000x performance boost.
- This demonstrates the potential for significant improvements through low-level optimization.