Exploring Libraries for Asynchronous Runtimes in Rust

Allen Wyma talks with Carl Fredrik Samson about his book Asynchronous Programming in Rust, a deep dive into asynchronous programming in Rust.

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Timestamps

• [@00:00] - Meet Carl Fredrik Samson, author of Asynchronous Programming in Rust
• [@04:26] - Making the deal with Packt (publishing company)
• [@05:12] - Runtime with green threads
• [@07:50] - Understanding the concept of asynchronous programming
• [@03:17] - The benefits and purpose of using asynchronous programming
• [@28:35] - Comparing green threads and fibers in Rust
• [@35:29] - Importance of learning async programming
• [@41:43] - Insights into the book’s creation process, including research and writing efforts
• [@43:13] - Target audience and prerequisites for the book
• [@45:09] - Book details
• [@48:02] - Closing thoughts
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Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma