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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[–] AlexisFR@jlai.lu 50 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (23 children)

Java backend? What year is it?

[–] moon@lemmy.cafe 2 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (7 children)

I think the people who say this and think Rust is the second coming of Jesus, just don't code. You choose the right language that's needed for the job. Server stuff like this is Java's bread and butter. As amazing as Rust is, it has proven to not be a great choice for Lemmy's development.

[–] hansl@lemmy.world 12 points 9 months ago (4 children)

I’m curious why you say Rust “ has proven “ to not be a great choice. There is a lack of Rust programmers, but its been the fastest growing community on GitHub for multiple years now, and has proven to be viable at all level of the stack.

Full disclaimer: I code and work in Rust daily on the backend and frontend.

[–] kattenluik@feddit.nl 3 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Not to mention a lot of massive companies also use it at every part of the stack, Rust is good at it all and it is beautifully and perfectly suited for tasks like these.

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