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Re:Dav2d by latexr on Sunday May 31, 2026 @09:14AM (#48345426)
That isn’t particularly helpful to someone asking a question in good faith. What others are using doesn’t clarify why they are using it. Plus, FFmpeg is itself a decade older than Rust. The OP is asking about starting a new project today.
Re:Dav2d by Telaneo on Sunday May 31, 2026 @09:42AM (#48345608)
> What others are using doesn’t clarify why they are using it.

It does if you ask them, or at least research the topic at hand.

Re:Dav2d by latexr on Sunday May 31, 2026 @12:15PM (#48346913)
Isn’t that just the same as answering “Google it”, then? We’re on a discussion forum, where matter experts visit, talking about a specific topic. If one can’t ask their questions in this highly relevant situation, where can they? The point of HN is supposed to be gratifying curiosity.