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Hands-on Rust
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Hands-on Rust

by Herbert Wolverson
June 2021
Beginner
344 pages
8h 9m
English
Pragmatic Bookshelf
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Installing Rust

Rust requires that you install a toolchain on your computer. The toolchain includes the Rust compiler and various tools to make working with the language easier. The easiest way to install the toolchain is to visit the RustUp website.[4] RustUp detects the operating system you’re running and displays instructions for your platform. Launch a web browser and open rustup.rs. You’ll be greeted with a page similar to the image shown.

images/InstallingRust/RustUp-Vector.png

The next step varies by operating system. The RustUp site will direct you with step-by-step instructions.

Opening a Command Prompt/Terminal

On Windows, press + R, type cmd in the Run box and press ...

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