/tags/software-architecture/Recent content in Software Architecture onHugoenFri, 16 Feb 2024 18:30:00 +0000/post/rust/rust-in-finance-building-a-scalable-high-frequency-trading-platform-from-scratch.md/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 18:30:00 +0000/post/rust/rust-in-finance-building-a-scalable-high-frequency-trading-platform-from-scratch.md/<p><img src="/images/crab-transformed.webp" alt=""></p> <p>As I ventured deeper into the Rust ecosystem, I set my sights on a project that would not only challenge my technical acumen but also push the boundaries of software architecture — a high-frequency trading (HFT) platform. In the high-stakes world of high-frequency trading (HFT), where milliseconds can mean millions, the quest for the ultimate trading platform is relentless. With its relentless demand for speed, low latency and reliability, served as the perfect proving ground for my exploration into Rust’s capabilities and the architectural paradigms that would best harness them.</p>