Programming Rust: Fast, Safe Systems Development

Systems programming is essential for writing performance-sensitive code, and Rust is a programming language that combines control with a modern type system to catch common mistakes. This practical guide teaches experienced systems programmers how to bridge the gap between performance and safety using Rust's features, such as memory consumption and processor use.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 622 pages
Publication date: 25 June 2021
Publisher: O'Reilly Media, Inc, USA

Systems programming is the backbone of the world's computing infrastructure, enabling the development of high-performance software that can efficiently handle complex tasks. Writing performance-sensitive code requires a programming language that gives programmers full control over how memory, processor time, and other system resources are utilized. Rust, a systems programming language, combines this control with a modern type system that detects and prevents a wide range of common errors, including memory management issues and data races between threads.

In this comprehensive guide, experienced systems programmers will learn how to effectively bridge the gap between performance and safety using Rust. Jim Blandy, Jason Orendorff, and Leonora Tindall, renowned experts in the field, showcase Rust's powerful features that empower programmers to optimize memory consumption and processor utilization. They demonstrate how Rust's traits and generics enable the writing of flexible, efficient code, while its fast, multithreaded capabilities eliminate data races. Additionally, the authors explore Rust's key power tools, such as closures, iterators, and asynchronous programming, which enhance code readability and performance.

The revised and updated edition of this book covers the latest Rust 2021 Edition, ensuring that readers are up-to-date with the latest advancements in the language. Whether you are a seasoned systems programmer or a newcomer to Rust, this guide will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to write robust, scalable, and efficient software. By leveraging Rust's capabilities, you can unlock the full potential of modern computing and build applications that can handle the demands of today's complex systems.

Weight: 1252g
Dimension: 180 x 232 x 43 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781492052593
Edition number: 2 Revised edition