Async Rust: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Explore the evolution and current state of Rust's async/await feature in this 46-minute conference talk presented by Steve Klabnik from Oxide Computer Company at All Things Open 2023. Delve into the design of async/await in Rust, examining its strengths and weaknesses since its MVP release in 2018. Gain valuable insights from production use cases and learn about the ongoing development efforts. Understand the good aspects that make async Rust powerful, the challenges faced by developers, and the areas that need improvement. Whether you're a Rust enthusiast or curious about asynchronous programming, this talk offers a frank and comprehensive look at one of Rust's most significant features.