Rustacean Station

What's New in Rust 1.72 and 1.73

Jun 18, 2024

The podcast delves into the highlights of Rust versions 1.72 and 1.73, discussing topics like const evaluation time, uplifted clippy lints, stabilized APIs, future Windows compatibility, Cargo improvements, cleaner panic messages, thread local initialization, and optimizations in Rust standard library. The hosts explore various changes, enhancements, and updates in the Rust ecosystem, aiming to keep listeners informed and engaged.

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Quick takeaways

Rust 1.72 improves error reporting by identifying config-disabled items for better code understanding.

Unlimited const evaluation time in Rust 1.72 eliminates constraints for complex computations.

Rust 1.72 enhances cargo operations with improved warnings for resolver settings and refined cargo functionalities.

Deep dives

Rust 172: Improving Error Messages with Config-Disabled Items Report

Rust 172 introduced a significant enhancement where Rust now reports potentially useful config-disabled items in the errors. This improvement aims to clarify the presence and effects of config-disabled items in the code, aiding developers in understanding and resolving potential issues related to conditional compilation. By highlighting when certain code is enabled or disabled based on specific build conditions, this feature contributes to enhancing the overall error messaging experience in Rust.

Intro

3min

Rust 1.72 New Features and Compiler Adjustments

14min

Exploring the Implementation of Sync for MPSC Senders in Rust 1.72 and 1.73

2min

Exploring Changes in Rust: Sender Channels, String Leak, and Rust Versions 1.72-1.73

22min

Release of Rust 1.72.1 and Changes in 1.73

19min

Enhancements in Cargo's health output and specialized types in Rust standard library

5min

Discussion on Implementing Traits for Testing and Slicing Strings

3min

Exploration of New APIs and Importance of Community Feedback in Rust Development

2min

Jon and Ben discuss the highlights of the 1.72 and 1.73 releases of Rust.

This episode was recorded as part of a YouTube live stream on 2024-05-18, which you can still watch.

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