Azul.rs

Azul.rs: Open-Source Rust Compiler

Open-source, community-driven Rust compiler prioritizing productivity, safety, and performance for a more approachable experience

What is Azul.rs?

Azul.rs is an alternative Rust compiler that aims to improve upon Rust's compilation speed and developer experience. Created by a team led by former Mozilla engineer Graydon Hoare, one of Rust's original creators, Azul puts a strong emphasis on faster compile times to boost developer productivity.

In benchmarks, Azul can compile some projects over 2x faster than rustc while generating binaries of comparable size and speed. It accomplishes this through a completely rewritten compilation pipeline that introduces incremental in-memory caching and other optimizations. Azul also provides improved error messages and tooling to make Rust more beginner-friendly.

In addition to faster compiles, Azul is focused on safety, minimalism, and pragmatism. It removes some lesser-used Rust features to simplify both the language and implementation. The project avoids adding complex optimizations so the compiler behavior stays predictable and understandable.

As an open-source community-driven compiler, Azul welcomes contributions and discussions around Rust's present and future. It serves as a platform for experimenting with new ideas that may later get adopted into rustc. The ambitious Azul project aims to continue pushing the boundaries of what a modern systems programming language and compiler can be.

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