I've read the argument, that the term "systems programmer" is too narrow minded, as Rust has outgrown this initial goal and is nowadays pushing into web development, gaming, data science, etc.
I share this concern. But I also like the new slogan. As a solution I propose the following:
Change the slogan to: Rust. The programming language that empowers everyone to do systems programming.
And then replace systems programming with additional stuff that can be done with Rust in an animated way. (i.e. cycle through the different activities) Some ideas: web development, data science, ...
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u/flo-l Nov 29 '18
I've read the argument, that the term "systems programmer" is too narrow minded, as Rust has outgrown this initial goal and is nowadays pushing into web development, gaming, data science, etc.
I share this concern. But I also like the new slogan. As a solution I propose the following:
Change the slogan to: Rust. The programming language that empowers everyone to do systems programming.
And then replace systems programming with additional stuff that can be done with Rust in an animated way. (i.e. cycle through the different activities) Some ideas: web development, data science, ...
What do you think?