Introduction
I'm excited to learn Rust! How do I get started?
Great! First, we need to install Rust on your computer.
Alright! Let's do this!
Sure thing! Let's walk through the process step-by-step.
Step 1: Installing Rust
So, how do I install Rust?
You can install Rust using a tool called "rustup." Visit the official Rust website and follow the installation instructions for your operating system.
Visit the Rust website to install rustup
Step 2: Verifying the Installation
I installed Rust! What's next?
Great job! Let's verify the installation by checking the Rust version on your computer.
rustc --version
Output:
rustc x.y.z
It shows the Rust version! It worked!
Awesome! Now we can start coding in Rust.
Step 3: Creating a New Rust Project
How do I create my first Rust project?
Let's use "cargo," Rust's package manager, to create a new project.
cargo new my_first_rust_project
cd my_first_rust_project
Step 4: Writing a Simple Rust Program
Now, let's write some Rust code!
Open the "src/main.rs" file in your favorite code editor and replace its contents with the following code:
fn main() {
println!("Hello, world!");
}
Step 5: Running the Rust Program
How do I run my Rust program?
You can use "cargo" to build and run the program. Just type the following command in the terminal:
cargo run
Output:
Hello, world!
It worked! I wrote my first Rust program!
Congratulations! You're officially a Rust programmer now!
Conclusion
You’ve successfully installed Rust, created your first Rust project, and written and run a simple Rust program. Keep up the great work, and enjoy your Rust learning journey! 😃