You’ll find that a lot of software that runs large, enterprise applications is comprised of “pet projects.” Node.js and Python both started as pet projects. If

You’ll find that a lot of software that runs large, enterprise applications is comprised of “pet projects.” Node.js and Python both started as pet projects. If your criticism is that there isn’t a lot of maturity in the ecosystem, then I would agree. The author also makes this point. There will always be something the industry is excited about. Rust will eventually find its place and its hype will be eclipsed by whatever new trend/language is cool 4-7 years from now.