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Bootstrapping Rust with Albert Larsan

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Allen Wyma talks with Albert Larsan about his work on bootstrapping the Rust compiler.

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    • Timestamps
    • [@0:00] - Introduction to Bootstrap
    • [@1:57] - Building the standard library and compiler.
    • [@5:34] - The biggest challenges when bootstrapping rustc (the Rust compiler)
    • [@11:26] - Why use Python to start the bootstrapping process?
    • [@13:08] - Running tests as part of the Rust CI to ensure that each component is well-tested.
    • [@15:07] - Running tests on Linux, MacOS, and Windows
    • [@18:54] - Features that the Rust bootstrap team has been working on.
    • [@20:50] - Plans to run Clippy and fix issues.
    • [@23:41] - Stage redesign, verification, reproducibility, and different optimizations implemented in the compiler.
    • [@27:28] - Albert’s advice on the process of bootstrapping Rust.
    • [@31:05] - The importance of documentation
    • [@31:49] - Parting thoughts
      • Credits

      Intro Theme: Aerocity

      Audio Editing: Plangora

      Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

      Show Notes: Plangora

      Hosts: Allen Wyma

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