Rust is constantly rated as the most loved language, and it is growing in popularity with adoption by linux and Microsoft for everything from kernel development to building applications.

There are 2 main reasons for this - speed and security. Rust is just as fast as the major systems programming languages, C and C++. But where these other languages fall down with the potential for security problems and memory issues, Rust shines! The Rust compiler simply won't let you make mistakes with memory management, or even with other features. Folks often joke if a Rust app compiles then it is guaranteed to work!

This demo heavy session is a gentle introduction to Rust for beginners. It will cover everything from installing the tooling and building a hello world application, to demonstrating where the compiler is your friend, and even building web apps. It will also cover the scary parts - the infamous borrow checker, and show that actually it's not that scary, and is definitely your friend.

By the end of this session, you'll be in love with Rust and ready to build your first Rust application.