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digitalmars.D.announce - Facebook is using D in production starting today

reply Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> writes:
Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to 
the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in all 
of source code size, build speed, and running speed.

In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the process.


Andrei
Oct 10 2013
next sibling parent Matt Soucy <msoucy csh.rit.edu> writes:
On 10/10/2013 08:36 PM, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in al=
l
 of source code size, build speed, and running speed.
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 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the proce=
ss.
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 Andrei
Congratulations! This is fantastic, I was wondering when there would be some official announcement, after your AMA. I look forward to reading the blog post. --=20 Matt Soucy http://msoucy.me/
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Adam D. Ruppe" <destructionator gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.
When it happens, post it here plz.
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Joseph Cassman" <jc7919 outlook.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Pretty cool. Look forward to the blog post. It looks like the call to arms you made at DConf this year to focus on quality and professionalism are paying off. In particular, I've noticed the speed with which bugs are being handled has improved recently. Lots of good stuff. Congratulations on your work. Joseph
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Joseph Rushton Wakeling" <joseph.wakeling webdrake.net> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.
Congratulations! This is wonderful news.
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply Nick Sabalausky <SeeWebsiteToContactMe semitwist.com> writes:
On Thu, 10 Oct 2013 17:36:17 -0700
Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> wrote:

 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared
 to the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins
 in all of source code size, build speed, and running speed.
 
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the
 process.
 
 
 Andrei
Awesome! Great bragging rights for D :)
Oct 10 2013
parent reply Walter Bright <newshound2 digitalmars.com> writes:
On 10/10/2013 10:05 PM, Nick Sabalausky wrote:
 Awesome! Great bragging rights for D :)
It's the first battle signaling the end of Middle Earth, and the rise of the Age of D. The old guard will be sailing to the Grey Havens soon.
Oct 10 2013
next sibling parent "Paolo Invernizzi" <paolo.invernizzi gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 05:11:49 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
 On 10/10/2013 10:05 PM, Nick Sabalausky wrote:
 Awesome! Great bragging rights for D :)
It's the first battle signaling the end of Middle Earth, and the rise of the Age of D. The old guard will be sailing to the Grey Havens soon.
;-P -- Paolo
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Joseph Rushton Wakeling" <joseph.wakeling webdrake.net> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 05:11:49 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
 It's the first battle signaling the end of Middle Earth, and 
 the rise of the Age of D. The old guard will be sailing to the 
 Grey Havens soon.
Hmmm, dodgy metaphor. The departure of the ringbearers heralds the new age, but it's the one in which all the beautiful magical things of Middle Earth will fade away and be lost ... :-P (Can you tell who re-read LOTR recently?:-)
Oct 11 2013
parent Walter Bright <newshound2 digitalmars.com> writes:
On 10/11/2013 5:19 AM, Joseph Rushton Wakeling wrote:
 (Can you tell who re-read LOTR recently?:-)
Forgive me, I read LOTR over 40 years ago!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling parent reply "Todor" <anonymous isengard.net> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 05:11:49 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
 On 10/10/2013 10:05 PM, Nick Sabalausky wrote:
 Awesome! Great bragging rights for D :)
It's the first battle signaling the end of Middle Earth, and the rise of the Age of D. The old guard will be sailing to the Grey Havens soon.
They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard! *dodges*
Oct 12 2013
parent "Joseph Rushton Wakeling" <joseph.wakeling webdrake.net> writes:
On Saturday, 12 October 2013 at 12:08:03 UTC, Todor wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 05:11:49 UTC, Walter Bright wrote:
 On 10/10/2013 10:05 PM, Nick Sabalausky wrote:
 Awesome! Great bragging rights for D :)
It's the first battle signaling the end of Middle Earth, and the rise of the Age of D. The old guard will be sailing to the Grey Havens soon.
They're taking the Hobbits to Isengard!
Actually, I think this development is akin to the March of the Ents. They spend a long time thinking and are slow to rouse ... but when they are roused ... :-P https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5YwMpSN6CU
Oct 17 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Elvis Zhou" <elvis.x.zhou gmail.com> writes:
Congratulations!!
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Jesse Phillips" <Jesse.K.Phillips+D gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
This is fantastic news! And also the time when having an upvote button would be awesome. They can be placed here though: http://www.reddit.com/r/d_language/comments/1o6p55/first_d_language_commit_at_facebook/
Oct 10 2013
parent "simendsjo" <simendsjo gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 05:19:48 UTC, Jesse Phillips wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
 wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
This is fantastic news! And also the time when having an upvote button would be awesome. They can be placed here though: http://www.reddit.com/r/d_language/comments/1o6p55/first_d_language_commit_at_facebook/
It's on HN too: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=6532322
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Adam Wilson" <flyboynw gmail.com> writes:
On Thu, 10 Oct 2013 17:36:17 -0700, Andrei Alexandrescu  
<SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> wrote:

 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's  
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to  
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in all  
 of source code size, build speed, and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the  
 process.


 Andrei
It's been a long road getting here. But congratulations to the D community and Facebook. Looking forward to the blog post. :-) -- Adam Wilson IRC: LightBender Project Coordinator The Horizon Project http://www.thehorizonproject.org/
Oct 10 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent Dmitry Olshansky <dmitry.olsh gmail.com> writes:
11-Oct-2013 04:36, Andrei Alexandrescu пишет:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in all
 of source code size, build speed, and running speed.
This is Awesome!
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the process.


 Andrei
-- Dmitry Olshansky
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent Jacob Carlborg <doob me.com> writes:
On 2013-10-11 02:36, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in all
 of source code size, build speed, and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the process.
That's great news! -- /Jacob Carlborg
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "PauloPinto" <pjmlp progtools.org> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Congratulations!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "simendsjo" <simendsjo gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Really exciting news. Endorsement from a big player is probably the first step in getting D mainstream. Great work!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Max Samukha" <maxsamukha gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
it is backed by a big name".
Oct 11 2013
parent reply "Adam D. Ruppe" <destructionator gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 08:16:12 UTC, Max Samukha wrote:

 it is backed by a big name".
Worth remembering that being use on a small, easily replaceable, scale is a far cry from backing. They've just dipped their toes in the water.
Oct 11 2013
parent "Max Samukha" <maxsamukha gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 12:44:04 UTC, Adam D. Ruppe wrote:
 Worth remembering that being use on a small, easily 
 replaceable, scale is a far cry from backing. They've just 
 dipped their toes in the water.
I think people started bashing Go for its association with Google long before it got to production.
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent Jonathan M Davis <jmdavisProg gmx.com> writes:
On Thursday, October 10, 2013 17:36:17 Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in all
 of source code size, build speed, and running speed.
 
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the process.
This is definitely cool. - Jonathan M Davis
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Elvis Zhou" <elvis.x.zhou gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Exciting news that makes me want to work for Facebook!!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent Manu <turkeyman gmail.com> writes:
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On 11 October 2013 10:36, Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org
 wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's repository.
 The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to the original
 version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in all of source code
 size, build speed, and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the process.


 Andrei
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Dicebot" <public dicebot.lv> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
I must be sleeping and dreaming :)
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Gary Willoughby" <dev nomad.so> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Congratulations, this is awesome news!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Maxim Fomin" <maxim maxim-fomin.ru> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.
I opened Facebook today and haven't noticed speed increase :) If I see, will attribute it to hard dmd working :)
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Sorry for being skeptic, but after so many years of D advertising are you sure that 5112 lines in Facebook code is a proof of D rise or a quality? In recent years (may be I am biased here) I have very poor signals of D engaging into mainstream - from language popularuty indexes (which are criticized for not showing real state of things), IT forums or watching in which lang are some projects written. Aside from speaking whether 5112 lines of code is really a good sign, there is separate issue regarding quality. When you will Java) "supports feature X", that really means that the feature is supported. In D this for sure means that the feature is either broken or misdesigned (shared libraries, routine code breakages, obsolete ms32 object format, AA arrays, shared, const postblits, odd template crosstalk bugs, type system holes, segfaulting lambdas, unstable stdlib, absent of third-party libraries). Untill this stuff is fixed this is a huge barrier irrespective of whether D is used in Facebook or not.
Oct 11 2013
parent "Jack Denny" <zoolander fumble.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 10:38:06 UTC, Maxim Fomin wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
 wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.
I opened Facebook today and haven't noticed speed increase :) If I see, will attribute it to hard dmd working :)
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Sorry for being skeptic, but after so many years of D advertising are you sure that 5112 lines in Facebook code is a proof of D rise or a quality? In recent years (may be I am biased here) I have very poor signals of D engaging into mainstream - from language popularuty indexes (which are criticized for not showing real state of things), IT forums or watching in which lang are some projects written. Aside from speaking whether 5112 lines of code is really a good sign, there is separate issue regarding quality. When you will Java) "supports feature X", that really means that the feature is supported. In D this for sure means that the feature is either broken or misdesigned (shared libraries, routine code breakages, obsolete ms32 object format, AA arrays, shared, const postblits, odd template crosstalk bugs, type system holes, segfaulting lambdas, unstable stdlib, absent of third-party libraries). Untill this stuff is fixed this is a huge barrier irrespective of whether D is used in Facebook or not.
Wow! Pee on the parade why don't ya...
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Masahiro Nakagawa" <repeatedly gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Awesome news! Cooool!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Szymon Gatner" <noemail gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.
Please do!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Simen Kjaeraas" <simen.kjaras gmail.com> writes:
On 2013-10-11, 11:14, Manu wrote:

 [image: Big Thumbs Up]
I'm Simen Kj=C3=A6r=C3=A5s, and I approve of this message. So... when'll all Facebook PHP code be replaced with D? :p -- = Simen
Oct 11 2013
parent reply Nick Sabalausky <SeeWebsiteToContactMe semitwist.com> writes:
On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:44:30 +0200
"Simen Kjaeraas" <simen.kjaras gmail.com> wrote:

 On 2013-10-11, 11:14, Manu wrote:
=20
 [image: Big Thumbs Up]
=20 I'm Simen Kj=E6r=E5s, and I approve of this message. =20 So... when'll all Facebook PHP code be replaced with D? :p =20
That would rock my world. "Facebook is written in PHP!" seems to be the biggest, most common argument made in favor of PHP (despite only being a partial-truth). I'd love to see D kill that rediculous appeal-to-authority fallacy once and for all.
Oct 11 2013
parent reply "Max Samukha" <maxsamukha gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 13:03:00 UTC, Nick Sabalausky wrote:

 That would rock my world. "Facebook is written in PHP!" seems
 to be the biggest, most common argument made in favor of PHP 
 (despite
 only being a partial-truth). I'd love to see D kill that 
 rediculous
 appeal-to-authority fallacy once and for all.
...and replace it with another appeal to authority? :)
Oct 11 2013
next sibling parent "Adam D. Ruppe" <destructionator gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 13:20:44 UTC, Max Samukha wrote:
 ...and replace it with another appeal to authority? :)
It is never fallacious to agree with me! :-P
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling parent Nick Sabalausky <SeeWebsiteToContactMe semitwist.com> writes:
On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 15:20:42 +0200
"Max Samukha" <maxsamukha gmail.com> wrote:

 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 13:03:00 UTC, Nick Sabalausky wrote:
 
 That would rock my world. "Facebook is written in PHP!" seems
 to be the biggest, most common argument made in favor of PHP 
 (despite
 only being a partial-truth). I'd love to see D kill that 
 rediculous
 appeal-to-authority fallacy once and for all.
...and replace it with another appeal to authority? :)
I'll take an appeal to authority that *doesn't* involve a manager/client trying to make me to use PHP over one that does anyday. ;)
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "John Dubchak" <john johndubchak.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Congratulations Andrei! That's great to hear and I look forward to learning how FB will one day rule the world with D! :-) JohnD
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "bioinfornatics" <bioinfornatics fedoraproject.org> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Congratulation Andrei for your awesome work. D lang will be more attractive now. People will see D can to be used for critical code part. Thanks
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "MattCoder" <mtc hotmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository...
Despite the fact that having a big company using D language is a good advertisement for the language itself, on the other hand I don't like this type company. Just one (new) sign: http://money.cnn.com/2013/10/11/technology/social/facebook-search-privacy/index.html?iid=Lead Please don't get me wrong, and don't bother to reply! Congratulations to you all.
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "eris" <jvburnes gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Andrei, This is like a tactical nuclear device detonating in the middle of the programming world that spreads joy instead of destruction. Go, go, go! (ahem)... I mean D, D, D..... :-)
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "brad clawsie" <brad b7j0c.org> writes:
this is fantastic news. I've been reading your book and lurking
in these forums unregistered for a while...signed up to
congratulate you!

brad
Oct 11 2013
parent reply "Vladimir Panteleev" <vladimir thecybershadow.net> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 15:58:31 UTC, brad clawsie wrote:
 this is fantastic news. I've been reading your book and lurking
 in these forums unregistered for a while...signed up to
 congratulate you!
By the way, you don't need to register to post here :)
Oct 11 2013
parent =?UTF-8?B?QWxpIMOHZWhyZWxp?= <acehreli yahoo.com> writes:
On 10/11/2013 09:14 AM, Vladimir Panteleev wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 15:58:31 UTC, brad clawsie wrote:
 this is fantastic news. I've been reading your book and lurking
 in these forums unregistered for a while...signed up to
 congratulate you!
By the way, you don't need to register to post here :)
And you don't even need to be here. :) I use Thunderbird for these newsgroups. Ali
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Mark Isaacson" <turck11 hotmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Looking forward to coming back :). Well done!
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Adam D. Ruppe" <destructionator gmail.com> writes:
Wow, the reddit thing is going absolutely nuts. I wish reddit's 
format was more readable, it is so hard to find new stuff among 
the mess of a tree layout :(
Oct 11 2013
next sibling parent "Tourist" <gravatar gravatar.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 21:24:01 UTC, Adam D. Ruppe wrote:
 Wow, the reddit thing is going absolutely nuts. I wish reddit's 
 format was more readable, it is so hard to find new stuff among 
 the mess of a tree layout :(
Agree. You might want to try a userscript I forked, which: 1. Highlights unread comments. 2. Allows to navigate through unread comments with Ctrl + Up / Ctrl + Down. http://userscripts.org/scripts/show/179121
Oct 12 2013
prev sibling parent reply "Kapps" <opantm2+spam gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 21:24:01 UTC, Adam D. Ruppe wrote:
 Wow, the reddit thing is going absolutely nuts. I wish reddit's 
 format was more readable, it is so hard to find new stuff among 
 the mess of a tree layout :(
Reddit Enhancement Suite makes things much nicer, and having a Reddit Gold subscription allows new posts to be highlighted which RES can then navigate by.
Oct 12 2013
parent "Tourist" <gravatar gravatar.com> writes:
On Saturday, 12 October 2013 at 22:36:25 UTC, Kapps wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 21:24:01 UTC, Adam D. Ruppe wrote:
 Wow, the reddit thing is going absolutely nuts. I wish 
 reddit's format was more readable, it is so hard to find new 
 stuff among the mess of a tree layout :(
Reddit Enhancement Suite makes things much nicer, and having a Reddit Gold subscription allows new posts to be highlighted which RES can then navigate by.
Too bloated for my taste.
Oct 12 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "growler" <growlercab gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Congratulations! Thanks Andrei for pushing hard a Facebook and thanks to all core D devs for their hard work too. Looking forward to the blog post...and the day I can code at work in D Before D ,-~~-.___. / | ' \ ( ) 0 \_/-, ,----' ==== // / \-'~; /~~~(O) / __/~| / | =( _____| (_________| After D! __-----_. ______ / \ \ o O O _( )__ / | | \_---_ o._. _( )_ | | \ | |""""(_ Brilliant! _) | | | | | (_ :D _) \___/ ___ / | | (__ _) \____(____\___/ | | (________) |__| | | | / \-_ | | |' / \_ "__ _ !_!--v---v--" / "| |>) |""""""""| | _| | ._--""|| | _\_____________|_|_____||________|_ (Not mine: http://www.chris.com/ascii/index.php?art=comics/peanuts)
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "erik" <erik cruiserhouse.com> writes:
Will we get to hear more about this at C++ and Beyond and maybe a 
whole D talk?
Oct 11 2013
parent Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> writes:
On 10/11/13 5:02 PM, erik wrote:
 Will we get to hear more about this at C++ and Beyond and maybe a whole
 D talk?
That event is entirely dedicated to C++. Andrei
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Net" <lol.themask gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
It's fantastic. I think that every new project that they are going to be in C++, D should to be used instead of.
Oct 11 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Ilya Yaroshenko" <ilyayaroshenko gmail.com> writes:
Congratulations!!!
Oct 13 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Per =?UTF-8?B?Tm9yZGzDtnci?= <per.nordlow gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Fantastic! I've already distributed the news to everyone programmer I know of. /Per
Oct 14 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent "Jarrett Tierney" <serates gmail.com> writes:
Congratulations! Glad to hear everything panned out! Glad to see 
D officially used over there.

On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Oct 14 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Pedro Rodrigues" <pedro onimail.net> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
This is nice to know. Any estimate on when is that blog post coming out?
Oct 16 2013
parent Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> writes:
On 10/16/13 12:12 PM, Pedro Rodrigues wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in
 all of source code size, build speed, and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the
 process.


 Andrei	
This is nice to know. Any estimate on when is that blog post coming out?
Not yet. I'm scrambling to hit the proverbial iron while it's hot, and blogging had to give priority to that. I estimate a couple more weeks before I have something out. Thanks for the interest. Andrei
Oct 16 2013
prev sibling next sibling parent reply "Gary Willoughby" <dev nomad.so> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.
Any more news on this Andrei?
Nov 18 2013
parent reply Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> writes:
On 11/18/13 6:03 AM, Gary Willoughby wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the
 process.
Any more news on this Andrei?
Not yet. I'm the bottleneck here - must find the time to work on that. Andrei
Nov 18 2013
parent reply "Rune Christensen" <post runechristensen.com> writes:
On Monday, 18 November 2013 at 17:23:25 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 On 11/18/13 6:03 AM, Gary Willoughby wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei 
 Alexandrescu wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the
 process.
Any more news on this Andrei?
Not yet. I'm the bottleneck here - must find the time to work on that. Andrei
Are you still using D in production? Are you using it more than before? Regards, Rune
Dec 18 2014
next sibling parent reply "FrankLike" <1150015857 qq.com> writes:
On Thursday, 18 December 2014 at 09:18:06 UTC, Rune Christensen 
wrote:
 On Monday, 18 November 2013 at 17:23:25 UTC, Andrei 
 Alexandrescu wrote:
 On 11/18/13 6:03 AM, Gary Willoughby wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei 
 Alexandrescu wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post 
 describing the
 process.
Any more news on this Andrei?
Not yet. I'm the bottleneck here - must find the time to work on that. Andrei
Are you still using D in production? Are you using it more than before? Regards, Rune
D is useful ,now I use the dfl2(https://github.com/FrankLIKE/dfl2/)and the build tool dco (https://github.com/FrankLIKE/dco/),very good. Frank
Dec 22 2014
parent "Stefan Koch" <uplink.coder googlemail.com> writes:
On Monday, 22 December 2014 at 12:12:19 UTC, FrankLike wrote:
 D is useful ,now I use the 
 dfl2(https://github.com/FrankLIKE/dfl2/)and the build tool dco 
 (https://github.com/FrankLIKE/dco/),very good.
 Frank
Do you work for Facebook ?
Dec 22 2014
prev sibling parent reply Andrei Alexandrescu <SeeWebsiteForEmail erdani.org> writes:
On 12/18/14 1:18 AM, Rune Christensen wrote:
 On Monday, 18 November 2013 at 17:23:25 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 On 11/18/13 6:03 AM, Gary Willoughby wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the
 process.
Any more news on this Andrei?
Not yet. I'm the bottleneck here - must find the time to work on that. Andrei
Are you still using D in production? Are you using it more than before?
Yes, and a bit. -- Andrei
Dec 27 2014
parent "FrankLike" <1150015857 qq.com> writes:
On Sunday, 28 December 2014 at 06:49:26 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 On 12/18/14 1:18 AM, Rune Christensen wrote:
 On Monday, 18 November 2013 at 17:23:25 UTC, Andrei 
 Alexandrescu wrote:
 On 11/18/13 6:03 AM, Gary Willoughby wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei 
 Alexandrescu wrote:
 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post 
 describing the
 process.
Any more news on this Andrei?
Not yet. I'm the bottleneck here - must find the time to work on that. Andrei
Are you still using D in production? Are you using it more than before?
Yes, and a bit. -- Andrei
You should a lot ,why only a bit?
Dec 28 2014
prev sibling next sibling parent reply Animesh <animesh.embedded gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Really Cool, I have been using D as a hobby but this is a good point to feel Dee Over IT. Animesh
Jun 02 2016
parent Steven Schveighoffer <schveiguy yahoo.com> writes:
On 6/3/16 2:27 AM, Animesh wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. Compared to
 the original version (written in C++) we've measured massive wins in
 all of source code size, build speed, and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing the
 process.


 Andrei
Really Cool, I have been using D as a hobby but this is a good point to feel Dee Over IT.
Note to viewers: the OP is almost 3 years old. -Steve
Jun 03 2016
prev sibling parent reply Meta <jared771 gmail.com> writes:
On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Since this thread has been brought back to life anyway, does anyone know if Facebook is still using D now that Andrei has left?
Jun 03 2016
next sibling parent Bauss <jj_1337 live.dk> writes:
On Saturday, 4 June 2016 at 00:41:33 UTC, Meta wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
 wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Since this thread has been brought back to life anyway, does anyone know if Facebook is still using D now that Andrei has left?
Most likely, I mean why would they start to discard it?
Jun 04 2016
prev sibling parent Laeeth Isharc <laeethnospam nospam.laeeth.com> writes:
On Saturday, 4 June 2016 at 00:41:33 UTC, Meta wrote:
 On Friday, 11 October 2013 at 00:36:12 UTC, Andrei Alexandrescu 
 wrote:
 Today I committed the first 5112 lines of D code to Facebook's 
 repository. The project is in heavy daily use at Facebook. 
 Compared to the original version (written in C++) we've 
 measured massive wins in all of source code size, build speed, 
 and running speed.

 In all likelihood we'll follow up with a blog post describing 
 the process.


 Andrei
Since this thread has been brought back to life anyway, does anyone know if Facebook is still using D now that Andrei has left?
Spoke quite recently to a chap still there and he said yes, they are.
Jun 05 2016