Python and Go are the most popular languages when we dealing with applications for network, but Rust is becoming a good candidate.
Examining Go, Python, and Rust for network automation is essential in today's networking domain. Python's versatility and extensive libraries, excel in simplifying tasks and device integration. Go's exceptional concurrency and performance are beneficial for managing large-scale automation operations efficiently. Rust, known for its safety features and high performance, offers a promising alternative for network automation, particularly in scenarios demanding robustness and security. Understanding the strengths of Python, Go, and Rust enables engineers to leverage the unique capabilities of each language, optimizing network operations, scalability, and security measures for contemporary network infrastructures.
Claus Rugani Töpke: Claus Töpke is a product developer and founder of Telcomanager. He has worked with large network service providers, such as Telstra, NBN Australia, NZ Telecom, AWS Australia, AWS US, and Embratel. He has also worked in conjunction with large network technology corporations, such as Nokia, Amazon, Juniper, and Cisco. He has been able to experience different job titles, passing through fields such as network engineering, network performance, product development, and software engineering. His experience with network automation has led to the construction of several products and systems for different companies. He also worked on network performance for his master’s thesis and wrote a book about service providers.
Speaker: Claus Rugani Töpke - Telcomanager