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[[File:Rust-logo-512x512-blk.png|thumbnail|right|The Rust Programming Language logo]]
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= Rust in KDE =
= Rust in KDE =
== Communication ==
Telegram: https://t.me/kderust
IRC: #kde-rust on Freenode
== KDE projects that use Rust ==
== KDE projects that use Rust ==


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To use Rust code from Qt and QML code
To use Rust code from Qt and QML code


Repo: https://cgit.kde.org/rust-qt-binding-generator.git/about/
Repo: https://invent.kde.org/sdk/rust-qt-binding-generator


==== Kate LSP Plugin ====
==== Kate LSP Plugin ====
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Repo: https://invent.kde.org/kde/kate/-/tree/master/addons%2Flspclient
Repo: https://invent.kde.org/kde/kate/-/tree/master/addons%2Flspclient


==== KDevelop Rust Language Support Plugin ====
==== KDevelop Rust Language Support Plugin (unmaintained) ====
To work on Rust code & projects in KDevelop.
To work on Rust code & projects in KDevelop.


Repo: https://cgit.kde.org/kdev-rust.git/about/
Repo: https://invent.kde.org/unmaintained/kdev-rust


==== KDevelop Cargo Support Plugin ====
==== KDevelop Cargo Support Plugin (unmaintained) ====
To manage, build and run Rust packages (crates) with Cargo.
To manage, build and run Rust packages (crates) with Cargo.


Repo: https://cgit.kde.org/kdev-cargo.git/about/
Repo: https://invent.kde.org/unmaintained/kdev-cargo
 
== Ideas to use Rust ==
Dbus daemons that could be implemented in Rust and are self-contained :
* solid
* baloo
* kioslave
* Core of of Gui application in Qt


= Documentation =
= Documentation =
[[File:Cuddlyferris.png|thumbnail|right|Ferris the crab — Rust mascot]]
[[File:Cuddlyferris.png|thumbnail|right|Ferris the crab — Rust mascot]]
==== Rust Documentation Hub ====
==== Rust Bookshelf ====
Contains multiple knowledge bases, of which the most useful for beginners are probably [https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ The Book] and [https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/rust-by-example/ Rust By Example].
Contains multiple knowledge bases, of which the most useful for beginners are probably [https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ The Book] and [https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/rust-by-example/ Rust By Example].


Link: https://doc.rust-lang.org/
Link: https://doc.rust-lang.org/


==== Tutorials ====
==== Tutorials and guides ====
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0yCXVwW6FdDQGYA-3OWXxw YouCodeThings] — short video tutorials about programming in Rust
* [https://blog.devolutions.net/2018/06/insider-series-using-rust-code-in-a-cc-project-with-cmake Using Rust Code in a C/C++ Project with CMake]
* [https://blog.devolutions.net/2018/06/insider-series-using-rust-code-in-a-cc-project-with-cmake Using Rust Code in a C/C++ Project with CMake]
* [https://michael-f-bryan.github.io/rust-ffi-guide/ Using unsafe for Fun and Profit] - tutorial for CMake-based Qt GUI using Rust library for the business logic
* [https://github.com/nrc/r4cppp Rust for C++ programmers]
* [https://www.breakdown-notes.com/make/load/rust_cs_canvas/true Rust Breakdown Notes]
* [https://locka99.gitbooks.io/a-guide-to-porting-c-to-rust/content/ A Guide to Porting C/C++ to Rust]
* [https://rust-lang.github.io/rust-bindgen/ bindgen docs]
* [https://michael-f-bryan.github.io/rust-ffi-guide/ Using unsafe for Fun and Profit] tutorial for CMake-based Qt GUI using Rust library for the business logic
* [https://os.phil-opp.com Writing an OS in Rust] — a series of tutorials about "close to the metal" programming in Rust


= Useful components for KDE development =
= Useful components for KDE development =

Revision as of 19:20, 9 September 2020

The Rust Programming Language logo

Rust in KDE

Communication

Telegram: https://t.me/kderust

IRC: #kde-rust on Freenode

KDE projects that use Rust

Ikona — an icon preview utility for KDE Plasma

Repo: https://invent.kde.org/kde/ikona

ActivityDesk — a Qt/KDE-centric ActivityPub (Mastodon) client

Repo: https://invent.kde.org/jalcine/activitydesk

KDE tools for Rust

Rust Qt Binding Generator logo

Rust Qt Binding Generator

To use Rust code from Qt and QML code

Repo: https://invent.kde.org/sdk/rust-qt-binding-generator

Kate LSP Plugin

Rust Language Server can be used in Kate via the LSP plugin.

Repo: https://invent.kde.org/kde/kate/-/tree/master/addons%2Flspclient

KDevelop Rust Language Support Plugin (unmaintained)

To work on Rust code & projects in KDevelop.

Repo: https://invent.kde.org/unmaintained/kdev-rust

KDevelop Cargo Support Plugin (unmaintained)

To manage, build and run Rust packages (crates) with Cargo.

Repo: https://invent.kde.org/unmaintained/kdev-cargo

Ideas to use Rust

Dbus daemons that could be implemented in Rust and are self-contained :

  • solid
  • baloo
  • kioslave
  • Core of of Gui application in Qt

Documentation

Ferris the crab — Rust mascot

Rust Bookshelf

Contains multiple knowledge bases, of which the most useful for beginners are probably The Book and Rust By Example.

Link: https://doc.rust-lang.org/

Tutorials and guides

Useful components for KDE development

C/C++ <-> Rust bridging

  • ritual - crate generator to use C++/Qt libraries from Rust
  • bindgen - Rust binding generator for C libraries
  • cbindgen — C binding generator for Rust crates