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What it does

Rust is a programming language designed to help developers build software that is both fast and highly reliable, with built-in protections against common crashes and security vulnerabilities. It is maintained by Mozilla's research team and a large open-source community, and is used to build everything from operating systems to web applications.

Why it matters

Rust has seen explosive adoption among major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, who are using it to replace older languages in critical infrastructure — signaling a broad industry shift toward safer, more efficient software foundations. For builders, choosing Rust or building tools around it positions products well in a market increasingly focused on security and performance, particularly as governments and enterprises tighten software safety requirements.

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