Rust for Java Programmers - A Personal Perspective

Explore a conference talk comparing Rust and Java from a personal perspective. Delve into historical programming predictions, promises of Java and Rust, and key Rust concepts like affine types, ownership, and borrowing. Examine differences in function and file handling, enterprise Java frameworks, and emerging Rust backend solutions. Gain insights on the human factor in adopting Rust and its potential impact on the programming landscape.

Syllabus

intro
future predictions from the past
prophet
electronic computers
back to the future: nanotubes
programming types
java promise
rust promise
hype
affine types
ownership
functions
files
borrowing
read only reference
write reference
enterprise java
spring
rust backend frameworks
human factor
johan rust