Azure SDK for C++C++ library built on Rust Survey

Thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions that will help us shape the future of our C++ SDK! The survey should take less than 3 minutes to complete and is comprised of roughly 10 questions.

Our team is exploring the possibility of releasing new libraries that are built on top of libraries from our Rust SDK. We are keen to understand your thoughts and feelings about this potential change, especially regarding the dependency on Rust.

If you have any questions on the Azure SDK, connect with us on GitHub at github.com/Azure/azure-sdk or message us on X @AzureSDK. You can also contact us at AzureSDKSurvey@microsoft.com

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* 1. How many years of experience do you have with C++ development?

I don't have experience with C++ development

Less than 1 year

Less than 3 years

Less than 5 years

Less than 10 years

More than 10 years

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* 2. How recently have you worked with external library dependencies in a C++ project?

Within the last 3 months

Within the last 6 months

Within the last year

Within the last 2 years

Within the last 3 years

Longer than 3 years

I have never worked with external library dependencies

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* 3. How do you typically add external library dependencies to your C++ projects? (Select all that apply)

Using a package manager

Manual integration

Using build systems

Using IDE features

Using git submodules

Other methods: I use other methods not listed here.

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* 4. How familiar are you with the Rust Programing language?

Not familiar at all

Slightly familiar

Somewhat familiar

Moderately familiar

Very familiar

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* 5. How comfortable are you with using C++ libraries that internally use other programming languages?

Not comfortable at all

Slightly comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Moderately comfortable

Very comfortable

Please expand on your choice if you'd like:

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* 6. Do you believe that Rust libraries can improve the performance and safety of C++ applications? Why or why not?

Yes, significantly

Yes, to some extent

Neutral

No, not really

No, not at all

Please expand on your choice if you'd like:

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* 7. What concerns do you have about using C++ libraries that are built on Rust libraries, even if you don't need to manage the interop layer? (Select all that apply)

Performance issues

Compatibility with existing C++ code

Learning curve for Rust

Debugging and troubleshooting difficulties

Lack of community support or documentation

Security vulnerabilities

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How likely are you to adopt C++ libraries built on Rust libraries in your future projects, given that you don't need to handle the interop layer?

Very likely

Likely

Neutral

Unlikely

Very unlikely

Please expand on your choice if you'd like:

Azure SDK for C++
C++ library built on Rust

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* 1. How many years of experience do you have with C++ development?

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* 2. How recently have you worked with external library dependencies in a C++ project?

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* 3. How do you typically add external library dependencies to your C++ projects? (Select all that apply)

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* 4. How familiar are you with the Rust Programing language?

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* 5. How comfortable are you with using C++ libraries that internally use other programming languages?

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* 6. Do you believe that Rust libraries can improve the performance and safety of C++ applications? Why or why not?

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* 7. What concerns do you have about using C++ libraries that are built on Rust libraries, even if you don't need to manage the interop layer? (Select all that apply)

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* 8. How likely are you to adopt C++ libraries built on Rust libraries in your future projects, given that you don't need to handle the interop layer?

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* 9. How do you think using C++ libraries built on Rust libraries might affect your development process?

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* 10. Do you have any additional comments or feedback regarding the use of C++ libraries built on Rust libraries?