Blazingly Fast or Blazingly Hyped? A Reality Check on Rewriting in Rust

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Rewriting can lead to real performance gains but is not automatic — Developers must carefully evaluate each project's specific needs before deciding on a Rust rewrite.
Rewrites introduce new bugs — Even well-funded teams with experienced engineers make mistakes, highlighting the importance of thorough testing and review processes. Fique de olho
Projects that are rewritten from scratch may see performance improvements but should be thoroughly tested to avoid introducing new vulnerabilities.

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Blazingly Fast or Blazingly Hyped? A Reality Check on Rewriting in Rust

This is a guest post by Mateusz Maćkowski and Marek Grzelak, co-maintainers of cot.rs and speakers at Rustikon 2026. You can watch the full talk here.

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