Rustacean Station
Exploring Fiberplane's 3-Year Rust Journey, with Benno van den Berg
Aug 12, 2024
Benno van den Berg, a Principal Software Engineer at Fiberplane, shares his fascinating journey transitioning from .NET to Rust. He discusses Fiberplane's three-year experience building an interactive observability notebook, highlighting the challenges of maintaining a decentralized codebase. Benno also dives into the use of Rust with WebAssembly for frontend integration and offers practical advice for developers seeking Rust job opportunities. His insights shed light on best practices in Rust project management and the importance of hands-on experience.
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- Benno van der Berg discusses Fiberplane's integration of Rust in building efficient collaborative tools while highlighting the challenges of maintaining the codebase.
- He emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience with Rust for job seekers, suggesting practical projects that enhance understanding of the language's features.
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Beno's Journey in Software Development
Beno shares his extensive background in software development, starting with his internship and experience working with .NET and web forms. He transitioned to a new startup, where he learned various technologies, including Node.js and Go, and faced challenges that led to the adoption of a microservices architecture. After the startup was acquired by Oracle, he realized the limitations of working with solutions specific to the company. This prompted him to join Fiberplane, where he could explore new technologies like Rust.
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