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Muhammad Ahmad
Muhammad Ahmad

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Why we use Rust?

**1. - System Programming – Building operating systems, kernels, and low-level system tools.

  1. - Blockchain Development – Writing smart contracts and core programs (e.g., Solana uses Rust).
  2. - Web Backends – Creating fast and secure servers and APIs (Actix, Axum, Rocket).
  3. - Game Development – High-performance game engines and game logic.
  4. - Embedded Systems – Programming microcontrollers and IoT devices safely.
  5. - Cybersecurity Tools – Developing secure hacking, scanning, and cryptography tools.
  6. - Networking Applications – High-speed servers, proxies, and network protocols.
  7. - CLI Tools – Command-line utilities (cargo, ripgrep, fd).
  8. - Concurrent & Parallel Systems – Safe multithreading without data races.
  9. - WebAssembly (WASM) – Running Rust code in browsers for fast web apps.
  10. - Cloud & DevOps Tools – Infrastructure tools and performance-critical services.
  11. - AI & Data Processing – High-performance data pipelines and ML components.
  12. - Desktop Applications – Cross-platform apps using Tauri or GTK.
  13. - Databases & Storage Engines – Building fast and reliable storage systems.
  14. - Replacing C/C++ Code – Used where memory safety and speed are both required. **

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