Installing Rust on Your System#

1. Install Rustup#

Rustup is the official Rust installer and version management tool. It simplifies the process of installing and managing different versions of Rust.

• Linux or macOS: Open a terminal and enter the following command:

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curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 https://sh.rustup.rs -sSf | sh

• Windows: Download the installer from the Rust website and follow the on-screen instructions.

2. Install Visual Studio C++ Build Tools#

Rust requires certain C++ build tools to compile native dependencies. On Windows, you can either download the Microsoft C++ Build Tools or install Microsoft Visual Studio. Please note that the usage of these tools requires a valid Visual Studio license.

3. Install Rust#

After installing Rustup and the C++ build tools, you can proceed to install Rust itself. Visit the official Rust website, and the website will detect your operating system and offer you the appropriate installer.

4. Install Visual Studio Code#

Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular text editor and integrated development environment (IDE) that provides excellent support for Rust development.

• Install VS Code: Download and install Visual Studio Code from the official website.
• Install Extensions:
  • rust-analyzer: This extension provides advanced language features for Rust development.
  • CodeLLDB: This extension adds debugging support for Rust projects.

5. Confirm Installation#

To verify that Rust has been installed correctly, open a command prompt or terminal and type the following command:

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cargo --version

If you see a version number printed on the screen, congratulations! You have successfully installed Rust on your system.