Why it matters: Developers get quicker builds, clearer dependency behavior, and better tooling for large-scale projects.
With Rust 1960, we are introducing a fully modularized std . Recognizing that modern applications range from 4KB micro-controllers to petabyte-scale databases, the standard library is no longer a monolith. announcing rust 1960
Finally, after forty years of RFCs, named arguments in functions are stable. How to get Rust 1.960 As always, you can update via rustup: rustup update stable Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard Why it matters: Developers get quicker builds, clearer
Rust 1.96.0 includes updates to platform and target support. Finally, after forty years of RFCs, named arguments
This version was officially announced on April 7, 2022 . It was a significant release that introduced source-based code coverage and standardized the syntax for cargo features, making it a "solid piece" of infrastructure for developers.