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Rust is rapidly growing in popularity in the commercial sector, and having a solid understanding of its key features is therefore essential. Here are 5 typical subject areas that are likely to arise in a interview and acceptable/comprehensive answers.
1. What are some of the key features of Rust that make it stand out from other programming languages?
Rust is designed to be a high-performance systems programming language that combines low-level control over system resources with high-level abstractions for writing safe and maintainable code. Some of Rust’s key features include:
- A unique ownership model that ensures memory safety and prevents common programming errors like null pointer exceptions.
- Zero-cost abstractions that enable high-level programming constructs without sacrificing performance.
- A powerful macro system that allows developers to write their own domain-specific languages (DSLs).
- Strong support for concurrency and parallelism, including a powerful async/await system for asynchronous programming.
- A vibrant and growing community of developers and a rich ecosystem of libraries and tools.