A Whirlwind Tour of Rust - Systems Programming for the Modern Developer

Embark on a whirlwind tour of Rust, the revolutionary systems programming language, in this 43-minute conference talk presented by Ben Striegel at Open Source 101 2023 in Charlotte. Discover how Rust bridges the gap between high-level and low-level programming, offering the speed and memory efficiency of C and C++ while providing unparalleled compile-time protection against memory errors and concurrency bugs. Learn about Rust's fundamental design innovations, get a crash course on the language basics, and explore the modern development practices and toolchain that make Rust an increasingly popular choice for projects ranging from Firefox to Linux. Whether you're a seasoned systems programmer or coming from languages like Java, Python, or C, gain insights into how Rust is transforming the landscape of systems programming and making it more accessible to developers of all backgrounds.