Upstart vs Systemd

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

Upstart

Nice Pick

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

Systemd

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

The Verdict

Use Upstart if: You want 04, as it was the default init system and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Systemd if: You prioritize g over what Upstart offers.

The Bottom Line

Upstart wins

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