Seems like an interesting effort. A developer is building an alternative Java-based backend to Lemmy's Rust-based one, with the goal of building in a handful of different features. The dev is looking at using this compatibility to migrate their instance over to the new platform, while allowing the community to use their apps of choice.

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[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 20 points 9 months ago (5 children)

I’m a Java developer and I would much rather pick up Rust to join an active project than try to rebuild something that already works using a less-marketable language.

[–] sik0fewl@kbin.social 14 points 9 months ago (4 children)

Sure, but it’s a lot more work for you to get to a point where you can be an active contributor.

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz -1 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

Is it really a lot of work for an experienced dev? I can pick up most new languages in a day or 2 unless it's a total paradigm shift.

[–] sik0fewl@kbin.social 20 points 9 months ago

1-2 days is enough to learn the basics, but I doubt you’ll be as nearly as productive as with something you’ve been using for years. Keep in mind that new languages also mean new frameworks, etc, some which take years to actually master, but at least months to get a good handle on them.

Also, from my understanding, Rust is a bit of a paradigm shift.

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