Systemd vs Upstart

Developers should learn Systemd because it is the default init system in most modern Linux distributions (e meets developers should learn upstart when working on linux systems, particularly ubuntu versions prior to 15. Here's our take.

Systemd

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Systemd because it is the default init system in most modern Linux distributions (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: linux-administration, bash-scripting

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Upstart

Developers should learn Upstart when working on Linux systems, particularly Ubuntu versions prior to 15

Pros

• 04, as it was the default init system
• Related to: linux-systemd, sysvinit

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Systemd if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Upstart if: You prioritize 04, as it was the default init system over what Systemd offers.

The Bottom Line

Systemd wins

Developers should learn Systemd because it is the default init system in most modern Linux distributions (e