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How to Install Rust
Rust is a modern systems programming language that emphasizes safety, performance, and concurrency. Whether you’re building web applications, command-line tools, or embedded systems, Rust provides a powerful set of features for developers. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Rust on your Linux system.
1. Installing Rust using rustup
The recommended way to install Rust is by using rustup, which is a tool for managing Rust versions and associated tools. To install rustup, run the following command in your terminal:
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | shThis command downloads and installs rustup. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
2. Configuring Your Environment
After installation, you will need to configure your current shell to use Rust. The installer will prompt you to set the necessary environment variables. You may also need to run:
source $HOME/.cargo/envThis command adds the Rust binaries to your system path.
3. Verifying the Installation
To check if Rust has been installed correctly, run the following commands:
rustc --version
cargo --versionIf both commands return version numbers, Rust has been installed successfully!
4. Installing Additional Components
Rust provides a package manager called cargo for building, testing, and managing dependencies within your projects. You can create a new project with:
cargo new my_projectThis will create a new directory called my_project with a basic Rust project structure.
5. Compiling and Running Your First Rust Program
Navigate to your project directory:
cd my_projectOpen src/main.rs in a text editor and add the following Rust code:
fn main() {
println!("Hello, Rust!");
}Now, compile and run your project with:
cargo runThe output should be:
Hello, Rust!6. Conclusion
By following this tutorial, you have successfully installed Rust on your Linux system and created your first Rust program. Rust’s powerful features make it an excellent choice for systems programming and beyond. Continue to explore Rust’s ecosystem and libraries to enhance your programming skills!
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