Rust vs Go

This cluster revolves around comparisons between the Rust and Go programming languages, debating their similarities, differences, use cases, performance, ergonomics, and suitability as replacements for each other.

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jdormit Nov 18, 2016 View on HN

Can anyone offer a comparison between Rust and Go?

jvickers Dec 13, 2014 View on HN

Do you have an opinion on how Rust compares to Go?

ferest Mar 30, 2020 View on HN

Go is more like a faster python or lighter java, rust is more like C/C++, they aren't comparable

dondraper36 Mar 9, 2025 View on HN

Rust vs Go seems to be a universal point getter :)

hpen Dec 16, 2021 View on HN

Is Rust really a suitable replacement for Go? I mean I know they are both system languages but I feel they have different use cases completely.

Andys Nov 22, 2021 View on HN

Wouldn't you say this about Go before Rust?

kgc Aug 24, 2022 View on HN

Why did you choose go over rust?

stackedinserter Nov 29, 2024 View on HN

What kind of projects that you can realistically be involved in, fit Rust but not Go?

ruph123 Mar 29, 2021 View on HN

Can we go back to discussing if Rust is better than Go please?

DeathArrow Jun 3, 2022 View on HN

The point was about Rust. Go is on par with C# and Java.