Changelog Interviews Reinventing Python tooling with Rust
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Oct 1, 2025 
Charlie Marsh, the founder of Astral, shares insights on reinventing Python tooling with innovative Rust-based solutions like Ruff and UV. He dives into how these tools tackle Python's packaging woes and enhance performance. Charlie explains the unique benefits of using Rust, including safety and speed, and discusses the importance of diverse perspectives in his team. He also teases upcoming products like PYX, focused on GPU-aware packaging challenges. Join the conversation for a glimpse into the future of Python development!
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One Tool As The Focal Point
- Astral models UV after Rust's Cargo to give one tool as the focal point for working with Python projects.
- That single-tool approach lets people have higher confidence and simpler workflows across tasks like install, run, and test.
Borrow What Works From Other Ecosystems
- Study prior ecosystems and steal good ideas rather than reinventing the wheel.
- Bring people with diverse language backgrounds to cross-pollinate design decisions.
End-to-End Stack Enables Seamless UX
- Building the entire dependency stack allows coordinated UX and automation that piecemeal tools can't offer.
- Astral implemented end-to-end handling from version resolution to Python installation to deliver seamless workflows.