What's New in Rust 1.37

We review the new features in the Rust 1.37 release and give shout-outs to all the volunteers who have helped make Rustacean Station so far.

Get in touch with us if you’d like to be interviewed, propose a topic, or help out!

• Twitter: @rustaceanfm
• Discord: Rustacean Station
• Github: @rustacean-station
• Email: [email protected]

Timestamps & referenced resources

• [@01:21] - Referring to enum variants through type aliases
• [@02:55] - Built-in Cargo support for vendored dependencies
• [@04:08] - Using unnamed const items for macros
• [@06:41] - Profile-guided optimization
• [@09:06] - Choosing a default binary in Cargo projects
• [@10:17] - #[repr(align(N))] on enums
• [@11:06] - Library changes
• [@16:48] - New sponsors of Rust infrastructure
  • Async/Await in Libra Core
• [@19:58] - async/await stabilization in Rust 1.39
• [@22:08] - Miscellaneous new features
• [@26:06] - Thanking the people who make Rustacean Station possible!

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Jon Gjenset

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Ben Striegel

Hosts: Jon Gjenset & Ben Striegel