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04-26-screencast.md

Using Rust from within Ruby using Foreign Function Interface (FFI)

Background

  • I've been experimenting with Rust in my free time.

Brief intro to Rust

  • Explain core values (safety, speed, concurrency) / what differentiates it from Ruby
  • Write "Hello, World" (keepin' it classic)

Show the Ruby program

  • Display the functioning Ruby code (fibonnaci sequence or standard deviation)
  • Use benchmarks to show that while the code is functioning, it's lacking in speed

Intro the Foriegn Function Interface

  • Explain the concept
  • Walk through the setup within Ruby

Run Benchmarks

  • Benchmark Ruby code
  • Benchmark Rust code
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