Rust Revolution: Brave's Ad Blocker Transition

This chapter focuses on the Brave team's shift from C++ to Rust for their ad-blocking software, driven by an experimental approach to innovation. It examines the technical challenges encountered in integrating Rust, including the development of a new toolchain and the use of the CXX binding library. Additionally, the discussion highlights the advantages of Rust, such as enhanced performance and effective ad-blocking features, while addressing the complexities of managing a public suffix list in the context of browser compatibility.