Rewriting Utilities in Go vs Rust
Rewriting Utilities in Go vs Rust

Rewriting Utilities in Go vs Rust

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Shiv Bade
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go
rust
Published
January 17, 2025
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Tried rewriting a file processor in both Go and Rust.
  • Go: fast to build, readable, batteries included
  • Rust: incredible perf, more mental load, strict but fair
  • Winner? Depends on context
Rust’s ergonomics are improving. Go remains default for ops tools.