Overview
Rust is a systems programming language that was first introduced by Mozilla in 2010. It is designed to be fast, safe, and concurrent, making it a popular choice for developing high-performance applications and systems. Rust achieves its speed by using low-level control over system resources, while its safety features are achieved through a strong type system, memory safety, and thread safety. Rust’s concurrency features are achieved through ownership and borrowing rules, which allow multiple threads to access and modify data without the need for locks. Rust also provides a package management system, Cargo, which makes it easy to manage dependencies and build complex applications. Rust is often used for developing web applications, network services, embedded systems, and operating systems, among other things. Its popularity has grown significantly in recent years, thanks to its powerful features and emphasis on performance and safety.
Rust is also open-source, which means that it is free to use, modify, and distribute, making it an attractive choice for developers and businesses alike.