RustLatam 2019 - Without Boats: Zero-Cost Async IO

Why HN readers recommended it

Recommended during the await syntax debates for explaining the constraints that shaped Rust's async design.

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Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Rust Programming Language

Topic

rust async

Format

talk

Level

intermediate

HN recommenders in dataset

5

HN mentions in dataset

5

Recommendation years in dataset

2019–2020

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From the original HN conversations

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• The nuances in this case went well beyond what I was expecting - it's actually more than just syntax, this heavily crosses over into semantics. It's been a very impressive process, and I was surprised at the power of the solution they landed on. - …

• That document isn't about arguing one way or the other, it lists all the different options and pros/cons. The post thread is the current stance of the lang team and letting everyone know they're going to make the final decision later this month. Boats' keynote …

• I don't know anything about Kotlin, but if you are interested in the Rust story (history and evolution) this is an interesting talk: RustLatam 2019 - Without Boats: Zero-Cost Async IO [VIDEO]