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Write Powerful Rust Macros with Sam Van Overmeire

Rustacean Station

CHAPTER

Exploring Rust Macros: From Type State Builders to Tokyo Main and SQLX

The chapter delves into various Rust macros, including the type state builder which ensures property validation, powerful macros like Tokyo Main and SQLX for unique functionality, and personal experiments such as an AWS Secret Manager verifier. It discusses the timing for using macros, preferring functions initially and only resorting to macros when essential, emphasizing clarity and appropriateness. The chapter emphasizes the balance of simplifying code with macros while ensuring readability, highlighting the importance of clear user understanding and avoiding code complexity.

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