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We Can Have Nice Things

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Overview

Explore the evolution of software development practices and learn how Rust can modernize legacy systems in this 41-minute conference talk from RustFest LATAM 2022. Delve into the history of computing, examining software written in the 80s and 90s, and discover how contemporary approaches can improve upon outdated practices. Investigate the potential of Rust to address challenges in legacy code, rewrite systems for better performance and security, and integrate with existing C codebases. Gain insights into version control with Git, the importance of reusable environments, and the benefits of continuous integration. Conclude with valuable lessons learned and strategies for implementing Rust in modern software development workflows.

Syllabus

Intro
Federico Mena
History of software
The 90s
The nice things
A horror story
Git
Reusable environments
Rewrite it in Rust
What have we learned
Continuous integration
Integrating Rust into C
Conclusion

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Rust

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