Rust continues to top the charts as the most admired and desired language by developers, and in this post, we dive a little deeper into how (and why) Rust is stealing the hearts of developers around the world.

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Rust is highly admired by developers due to its focus on safety, performance, and productivity. Rust was created by Graydon Hoare in 2006 and gained popularity for its memory management and safety features. Initially sponsored by Mozilla and now widely adopted, Rust is used in systems programming, operating systems, web development, embedded systems, and blockchain technologies. It tops developer surveys as the most desired language, supported by a vibrant community and extensive resources.

Why Rust is the most admired language among developers

So, what is the Rust programming language?