Challenger Language Series - Rust

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For over 20 years, JavaScript, Java and C have topped the lists of most popular programming languages but we love learning about what else is out there.

What alternatives are available to us, and what kind of ecosystems could we use them in? Should we be considering using them… or not?

In this second part of a five-part series, we’ll be looking at Rust - a language that continually tops the ‘most loved’ lists.

For 48 years, C has been the mainstay for low-level system programming. Can Rust, with its modern security, safety and programming paradigms baked into the language, be a worthy challenger to this crown?

This session will cover:

• A brief history of Rust
• Rust’s use cases
• Features of the language
• A live demo
• Is it worth looking into?

About George

George is a product developer at AND Digital. Having started his career in embedded systems and operating systems, there’s a special place in his heart for making programming in the embedded space more accessible for everyone. He's worked in the children’s games and enterprise consultancy sectors, and has extensive experience in full-stack development, DevOps processes, Agile methodologies, and numerous programming languages.

About AND Elevenses

In our collective new normal of working from home, we’ve noticed ourselves just how easy it is to lose track of time and find yourself working without sufficient breaks. Without these, we all know how fast productivity, focus and wellbeing can dwindle.

So, to help break up your day, we’ve launched AND Elevenses: snappy, 45-minute live webinar sessions where you can learn new skills, network with others and take some time out from your working day.

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Schedule

11.00: Join online event and introduction

11.10: Challenger Languages Series - Rust

11.30: Q&A

11.45: Close