Remake the RFD bootstrapper in Rust?

[Windows81]

Reasons:

1. Krakow's rbx_mesh supports newer versions of CSG.
2. A Rust-native option exists to address Update rbxmesh.py to add v6 and v7 support #134; https://crates.io/crates/draco-oxide for example.

Addendum 2026-02-28:
Won't be migrating to Rust at this time. Will stick to pure Python.

[abricoshka]

Rust is better.
But it's more difficult.

[skiddude]

Instead of rewriting the entire project in rust, why not just make a bridge between Krakow's rbx_mesh and python?

[frostyyyy1]

Yes, way better idea.

[abricoshka]

BOOTSTRAPPER, not whole project

[frostyyyy1]

I do not know Rust as well, as i know Python.
I rarely use Rust, and i do not like that you need way more tools to compile to a .exe
Python is simple to edit, will bring more people to host their own servers and modify source, send pull requests and improvements.
Everything works fine on Python, for pull #134, i am going to look into a smaller (in size) way of converting it.

[abricoshka]

I think remake bootstrapper ONLY in Rust is a good idea.
It will improve Mesh and CSG.
Also, Rust significantly is faster than Python.

[Cuphead74832]

I dont want RFD bootstrapper to be fully rewritten! I like the Python versión, i am a Python Guy! If It gets rewritten please let that be a different versión of RFD.

[frostyyyy1]

Bump ↑

[Windows81]

One more reason to migrate to Rust (read the comments):
https://x.com/ThePrimeagen/status/1770075132381315285

[Cuphead74832]

This project IS already fully made on Python, rewritting to Rust would make It impossible for me as i dont understand rust to do modifications, again if this migration happen the entire codebase needs to be rewritten and i dont like that idea. I like how easy to understand Python is, my brain doesnt have unlimited space.

[Windows81]

Try watching two videos on Rust syntax and let me know how you think.

[abricoshka]

I completely agree with migration to Rust. I learn languages quickly, so it won't be difficult for me to learn Rust.
Many popular revivals use Rust as main programming language for their bootstrapper.
Many people voted for full Python. I think i should fork RFD and make a version with Rust bootstrapper, web pages support, mobile support and more. I have time.

[Cuphead74832]

I disagree!
Ill lose the ability to help this project!
Everything you mentioned can be also done on Python, if you wanna make a full on revival go ahead and make your fork. But keeping this project as easy to edit as possible makes It progress faster.
We Will eventually figure out Mesh fixes! Its only a Matter of time.

[frostyyyy1]

Bump ↑

[LeonetKenner]

why not maintain a separate repo for a rust port while actively maintaining the original version until the rust port becomes perfected?

(OOOR Just bridging between rust and python if mentioned before)

[Windows81]

Bridging between Python and Rust makes it more difficult for end users to compile RFD.