Programming Rust

Fast, Safe Systems Development

by: Jim Blandy|Jason Orendorff|Leonora F. S. Tindall

in: Software Development

Summary:

The book provides a comprehensive guide to the Rust programming language, covering its syntax, concepts, and tools to enable the development of fast and reliable software. It delves into Rust's unique ownership system, concurrency, and safety features, offering practical examples and exercises to help readers build efficient systems applications.

Key points:

1. Ownership and Borrowing: Rust uses an ownership system checked by the compiler, eliminating the need for a garbage collector. It also allows for borrowing, where data can be used but not changed, or changed but not used elsewhere until finished.

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