Rust Rising: The Journey and Current Landscape

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Rust’s growing popularity has fueled a rich and rapidly expanding ecosystem, but finding the right path through it isn’t always straightforward. With countless libraries and evolving best practices, developers and organizations alike face important decisions that can impact both productivity and long-term success. In this discussion, experts unpack how to effectively navigate Rust’s ecosystem, from selecting reliable components to accelerating the learning curve for new adopters. You’ll gain insights into how teams can get up to speed faster, make smarter choices, and position themselves to take full advantage of Rust’s momentum.

Featured Speakers

Brian Fox

Co-Founder & CTO, Sonatype

Shane Miller

Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council and Distinguished Advisor, Rust Foundation

Ralf Biedert

Leading Rust Adoption at a Global Tech Pioneer

Mitch Ashley

Chief Technology Advisor, The Futurum Group

Feb 19 2025 | 46 mins

We look into Rust's rise that has sparked a vibrant ecosystem, but navigating its landscape requires thoughtful exploration. In this panel discussion, industry-leading experts will dive into the heart of Rust's crates ecosystem, sharing strategies for identifying high-quality libraries amidst a sea of options.

We'll discuss the learning curve developers face and how they can quickly become productive while adopting best practices from the outset. Our panel will also examine the role of organizations like Sonatype in fostering Rust's growth and maturity.

Join us as we discuss how Rust is shaping the future of software development and what lies ahead for this transformative language.