Here's a comparison of Rust, Go, and Python for web development:
Conclusion
Rust: Best for performance-critical applications where memory safety and concurrency are important.
Go: Suitable for building scalable and performant web applications, microservices, and systems that require simple concurrency.
Python: Ideal for rapid development, ease of use, and leveraging a mature ecosystem, especially for data-centric applications and prototyping.
Overall Ranking
Python: Most versatile and user-friendly, with the best tools for rapid development and a rich ecosystem.
Go: Strong in performance and concurrency with a straightforward and simple syntax.
Rust: Best for niche, performance-critical applications, but has a steeper learning curve and a less mature ecosystem for web development.
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This article repeats rumors and fake information on the internet. I have not found any article yet that explains why there are so many data race vulnerabilities and other vulnerabilities in rust libs/apps??
Thank you for your comment. I'd be interested in understanding more about your perspective. Regarding your statement about data race vulnerabilities in Rust libraries and applications, could you provide some examples or sources? Rust is actually designed with a focus on preventing data races through its ownership and borrowing system, so I'm curious about the specific vulnerabilities you're referring to.
Hello Sabbha!
For example:
According to cve.mitre.org, 39 data race vulnerabilities have been reported in Rust applications and libraries.
In contrast, 2 data race vulnerabilities have been reported in Go applications and libraries.
You can do a quick and simple search at cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvekey.cgi?k...
cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvekey.cgi?k...
Also:
cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvekey.cgi?k...
But the "go" tag will trap anything with the name Go even if it has nothing to do with the Go language, such as WordPress plugins, C framework for routers, etc., and applications created before 2007.
You can do a quick count of data races via alt-f and type "race" with a space before the word to get rid of words like: trace
great article!
@axorax thank you ☺️
no problem!
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@syedmuhammadaliraza thank you ☺️
What makes Go concurrency to call it "simple" and how it differs from just concurrency in Rust?
Calling Go's concurrency 'simple' likely refers to its ease of use and high-level abstractions, not necessarily that it's more capable than Rust's model. Rust's concurrency is powerful and safe but may require more learning.