Rust Intro for Java Developers

Explore a quick introduction to the Rust programming language tailored for Java developers in this 43-minute Devoxx conference talk. Dive into code comparisons between Java and Rust, examining compiler features, type systems, development environments, and ways to integrate the two languages. Learn about Rust's brief history, main goals, and first stable releases. Compare basic code structures and verbosity levels between Java and Rust, focusing on how types are explicitly declared. Contrast Rust's structs and traits with Java's interfaces and abstract classes. Discover Rust's alternative approach to memory management through lifetimes instead of garbage collection, weighing both advantages and challenges. Gain insights into Rust's compiler, variable bindings, ownership model, and borrowing system. Examine how Rust prevents common programming issues through its lifetime system and explore generics in Rust. Address top complaints about Rust and bonus topics on performance. Benefit from the speaker's diverse experience in Java, C++, and Ruby as you explore this systems programming language.