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What does "Rust" mean in programming?
Rust is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A statically typed, compiled language focused on memory safety and performance without a garbage collector. Rust's ownership system catches memory bugs at compile time. Used for systems programming, WebAssembly, CLI tools, and performance-critical services.
Example
"We chose Rust for the video encoder because it gives us C-level performance without the memory safety risks."
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