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I believe Servo uses a particular version of Rust for 1-2 weeks, then updates to the new version. But somebody closer to the project would have to confirm that.
by bjz_ 13y ago
I believe Servo uses a particular version of Rust for 1-2 weeks, then updates to the new version. But somebody closer to the project would have to confirm that.
Servo is extremely important to the language's development because it is such a huge undertaking. Along with the self-hosting compiler, it allows the core devs to get invaluable feedback on how their language is performing practically.
- doe88 13y agoThanks for your replies guys. I think it's interesting to develop a massive piece of software at the same time than its language it must certainly contribute quick valuable feedbacks to the language's designers based this concrete application. Added to the fact that Rust is now developed in Rust!
- bjz_ 13y ago> Added to the fact that Rust is now developed in Rust! It has been for a good long while! :)
- saidajigumi 13y agoThat same principle really applies to just about all major software projects: using high-quality feedback loops as early as possible can be a huge win. Whether that's having (carefully selected) pre-alpha customers for your product or in Rust's case, co-development with a serious target application (i.e. Servo).
- teraflop 13y agoServo's name is fitting, then.
- jacques_chester 13y agoThe historical parallel is C and Unix.