Rustacean Station

Launching RustRover: JetBrains' Investment in Rust

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Apr 4, 2024
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Vitaly Bragilevsky
Vitaly Bragilevsky, from JetBrains, chats about RustRover and Rust's growth. They discuss the nature of Rust development tools and the future of Rust, emphasizing the rising popularity and versatile use cases of Rust. The episode also highlights the importance of feedback and improvements in Rust tooling for developers.
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ANECDOTE

Career Transition

  • Vitaly Bragilevsky transitioned from academia to JetBrains after Russia invaded Ukraine.
  • His background in programming languages led him to developer advocacy, focusing on Rust.
INSIGHT

Haskell to Rust

  • While different, Rust and Haskell share functional programming concepts due to Rust's OCaml roots.
  • Memory management is the primary difference, requiring new learning for Haskell developers.
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RustRover Launch

  • JetBrains launched RustRover, a dedicated Rust IDE, due to growing community and ecosystem maturity.
  • This signifies a long-term investment in Rust tooling, providing an out-of-the-box experience.
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