Managing Threaded Programs and Data Races in Rust

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Fearless Concurrency in Rust series! In this episode, Herbert Wolverson dives into the basics of threading in Rust, showing how to use `std::thread` to safely spawn and manage threads. He focuses on preventing common issues like data races and demonstrates how Rust’s ownership model ensures thread safety.

In this episode, Herbert walks through the process of creating threads in Rust using `std::thread::spawn` and explains the importance of joining threads to ensure they complete properly. He covers how Rust’s borrow checker prevents data races by enforcing strict rules on how data can be shared between threads. Herbert also demonstrates using join handles to manage thread results and discusses the trade-offs of using basic threads versus more advanced concurrency options.

Whether you're new to Rust or looking to deepen your understanding of concurrent programming, this episode provides essential insights into building safe, multithreaded applications in Rust, highlighting the power of Rust’s ownership model in ensuring thread safety.

Things you will learn in this video:
- Understanding of Threading in Rust: Learn how to create and manage threads using std::thread::spawn in Rust.

- Safe Multithreading Techniques: Discover how Rust’s ownership and borrow checker systems prevent data races and ensure safe concurrent programming.

- Efficient Use of Join Handles: Understand how to use join handles to retrieve results from threads and ensure proper thread execution completion.

The clips from this series are from our August 2024 Webinar, 'Fearless Concurrency in Rust', with instructor Herbert Wolverson.
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