Rust – Necessary Concepts for Building Blockchains
Even though Rust is a new programming language, it’s gaining popularity quickly since it makes the job of the programmer simple. With Rust, you get a simple promise – if your program passes the compiler’s checks, it is most likely free of undefined behavior, in the sense that this reduces the chances of encountering unexpected bugs. However, it’s important to note that no compiler can guarantee absolute freedom from all unexpected behaviors, especially in complex domains such as asynchronous and embedded code.
Rust is renowned for its speed and efficiency, often drawing direct comparisons with C and C++. It holds significant advantages over these languages, largely due to the proactive enforcement of rules by the Rust compiler. Unlike C and C++, where a multitude of rules exist and the onus is on the programmer to adhere to them, Rust assumes a more active role in rule enforcement. This fundamental...
