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DHH on Rust and AI Code Conversion

DHH says it's absurd to debate whether Rust, a systems language, is faster than interpreted or GC-based alternatives.

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@dhh converted the Campfire from his token stash to JavaScript/Express.
@dhh says anyone can prompt their clanker at once-campfire for a conversion into another language or framework.
@dhh says he is happy to take PRs to any of the conversions as-is.

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DHH @dhh 914.7K followersOct 5, 20:48

I can't believe that we're actually debating whether or why Rust — a systems level language meant to rival C/C++!! — would be much faster than the interpreted or GC-using alternatives people have historically used for web apps. Programming tribalism is a hell of a drug!

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DHH @dhh Oct 5, 19:57350

DHH uses AI agents to convert Once Campfire to a JavaScript/Express version.
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DHH @dhh Oct 5, 19:5991

DHH invites using AI agents to port once-campfire to other languages, welcomes PRs.
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