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Rubyists are famously polyglot. I've heard people joke that there are more JavaScript talks at some Ruby conferences than there are Ruby talks. But there's one area in which most Rubyists don't go: low-level programming. We often say 'Ruby is slow, but that doesn't matter. I'll just drop down to C when I need performance.' But C is pretty scary, so we never actually do it. In this talk, Steve will show off Rust, a new programming language from Mozilla. Steve will show you how that saying should change: 'drop down to Rust,' and why it's better for Rubyists than C. Help us caption & translate this video! http://amara.org/v/HLd0/
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In this talk titled "Rust for Rubyists" presented by Steve Klabnik at the Rocky Mountain Ruby 2015 conference, the speaker introduces the Rust programming language and its relevance to Ruby developers. Klabnik explores the importance of understanding low-level programming and how Rust can enhance Ruby development by providing performance benefits without the complexities often associated with C. ### Key Points Discussed: - **Introduction to Rust and Ruby**: Klabnik expresses his love for both languages and emphasizes the goal of his talk: to teach Ruby developers about the benefits of learning Rust. - **Abstraction in Programming**: A central theme in the talk is the concept of abstraction. Klabnik discusses how programming languages utilize abstractions to manage complexity and the relative categorization of languages (e.g., Ruby as high-level and C as low-level). - **Performance Issues in Ruby**: Ruby is described as slow when compared to other languages, and Klabnik attributes this to implementation decisions that impact performance. - **Rust's Compiled Nature**: Unlike Ruby's interpreted nature, Rust is ahead-of-time compiled, which means the code is compiled into a standalone program. This results in fewer overheads during execution compared to Ruby. - **Method Resolution**: The speaker illustrates how method resolution in Ruby is complex compared to Rust, where types must be explicitly defined, leading to fewer ambiguities and increased safety. - **Practical Code Comparisons**: Klabnik presents comparisons between Ruby and Rust code to showcase differences in syntax, performance, and clarity, emphasizing how Rust's structure allows for better performance and fewer runtime errors. - **Learning Opportunities**: He encourages Ruby developers to embrace Rust as a means to enhance their coding skills and optimize their applications. By understanding Rust, developers can improve the performance of Ruby applications without losing the expressiveness that Ruby offers. - **Conclusion**: Klabnik wraps up by advocating for a culture of exploration among developers, encouraging them to appreciate the unique strengths of different programming languages rather than fostering conflict over language preferences. Overall, the talk serves as a call to action for Ruby developers to consider integrating Rust into their skill set for better performance and reliability in their applications.
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