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Title: This Week in Rust 69
Date: 2015-02-09
Category: This Week in Rust
Hello and welcome to another issue of *This Week in Rust*!
[Rust](http://rust-lang.org) is a systems language pursuing the trifecta:
safety, concurrency, and speed. This is a weekly summary of its progress and
community. Want something mentioned? [Send me an
email!](mailto:corey@octayn.net?subject=This%20Week%20in%20Rust%20Suggestion)
Want to get involved? [We love
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*This Week in Rust* is openly developed [on GitHub](https://github.com/cmr/this-week-in-rust).
If you find any errors or omissions in this week's issue, [please submit a PR](https://github.com/cmr/this-week-in-rust/pulls).
# What's cooking on master?
99 pull requests were [merged in the last week][merged], and 11 [RFCs][rfcs].
[merged]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Amerged+merged%3A2015-02-02..2015-02-08
[rfcs]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pulls?q=is%3Apr+is%3Amerged+merged%3A2015-02-02..2015-02-08
Now you can follow breaking changes *[as they happen][BitRust]*!
[BitRust]: http://bitrust.octarineparrot.com/
## Breaking Changes
* `std::path` [has been rewritten][path] to improve ergonomics and
better support platform-specific features. The old path module still
exists as `std::old_path` and remains exported by the prelude (for
now). [RFC][path-rfc].
* [`std::env`][env] has been added to the standard library as an
overhaul of the existing `std::os` module, which is now
deprecated. Part of the almighty [RFC 517][env-rfc].
* And also we've got a [new `std::io` module][io], again part of
the [mother of RFCs][io-rfc].
* The explicit [closure kind syntax][close] (`|&:|`, `|&mut:|`, `|:|`)
is obsolete and closure kind is inferred from context.
* In order to make drop semantics optimizable it is no longer possible
to [move into uninitialized arrays or out of fixed sized
arrays][array]. [RFC][array-rfc].
* The `#![no_std]` attribute that allows for operation without the
standard library has [been placed behind the `no_std` feature
gate][no_std].
* The scope of iterator expressions has been [narrowed][scope] in a
way that breaks minor corner-cases.
* The deprecated `MaybeOwnedVector` type [has been removed][maybe].
[path]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21759
[path-rfc]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0474-path-reform.md
[env]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21787
[env-rfc]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0517-io-os-reform.md#stdenv
[io]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21835
[io-rfc]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0517-io-os-reform.md
[close]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21843
[array]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21971
[array-rfc]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0533-no-array-elem-moves.md
[scope]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21984
[no_std]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21988
[maybe]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/22009
## Other Changes
* The `boxed::into_raw` and `Box::frow_raw` functions [convert between
`Box<T>` and `*mut T`][boxraw], a common pattern for creating raw
pointers.
* Initial [support for OpenBSD][openbsd] and [BitRig][bitrig], an OpenBSD fork,
appeared this week, from Sébastien Marie and Dave Huseby respectively.
[boxraw]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21318
[openbsd]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21754
[bitrig]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rust/pull/21959
## New Contributors
* Caspar Krieger
* Dan Yang
* Filip Szczepański
* Garrett Heel
* Junseok Lee
* Kostas Karachalios
* Leo Testard
* madmalik
* Mikhail Zabaluev
* Nick Sarten
* Potpourri
* Ulrik Sverdrup
# Approved RFC's
* [RFC 213: Finalize defaulted type parameters][rfc-213].
* [RFC 320: Non-zeroing dynamic drop][rfc-320].
* [RFC 469: Feature-gate box patterns][rfc-469].
* [RFC 531: Ammend RFC process with a defined scope][rfc-531].
* [RFC 533: No array element moves][rfc-533]. Disallows moving in and
out of arrays to fix non-zeroing dynamic drop.
* [RFC 556: Convention for constructing lifetime-bound values from raw
pointers][rfc-556].
* [RFC 560: Integer overflow][rfc-560]. Makes integers defined to not
overflow by default, with considerations for the impracticalities of
actually checking for overflow.
* [RFC 720: Syntax for `RangeFull`][rfc-720]. Makes `..` mean
`RangeFull`.
* The I/O RFC was updated for [changes to `Reader` and `Writer`][io]
and [`std::fs`][fs].
* [All RFCs now must define a 'feature_name' for tracking
purposes][feat].
[rfc-213]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0213-defaulted-type-params.md
[rfc-320]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0320-nonzeroing-dynamic-drop.md
[rfc-469]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0469-feature-gate-box-patterns.md
[rfc-531]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0531-define-rfc-scope.md
[rfc-533]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0533-no-array-elem-moves.md
[rfc-556]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0556-raw-lifetime.md
[rfc-560]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/blob/master/text/0560-integer-overflow.md
[io]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/576
[rfc-720]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/702
[fs]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/739
[feat]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/815
# New RFC's
* [Type ascription][asc]. Hint to the compiler the type of arbitrary
expressions.
* [Ammend RFC 517 to add material on `std::net`][net].
* [Overloaded `box` and placement `in`][in]. A new strategy for boxing
things.
* [Deprecate `std::fmt::format` in favor of `String::format`][fmt].
* [Tweaks to the object safety rules][obj].
[asc]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/803
[net]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/807
[in]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/809
[fmt]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/810
[obj]: https://github.com/rust-lang/rfcs/pull/817
# Community
## Announcements
* [Weekly-meetings/2015-02-03][mtg]: RFC shepherd attention spans; raw
pointers and lifetimes; non-zeroing drop
* [Unofficial Rust and Cargo nightlies for ARM][arm]. japaric to the
rescue again.
* [DroidLogician wants to help people with Rust on
Windows][droid].
[mtg]: https://github.com/rust-lang/meeting-minutes/blob/master/weekly-meetings/2015-02-03.md
[droid]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/2ut9r7/need_something_tested_on_windows_or_cant_figure/
[arm]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/2v3xin/unofficial_rust_and_cargo_nightlies_for_arm_again/
## Blog Posts
* [Go and Rust: The road ahead for two young programming languages][gorust]
* [The Story of Rust][story]. Steve Klabnik's slides from
FOSDEM. [/r/rust][story-r-rust].
* [Raft experiences (part 1)][raft-rs]. Hoverbear is working on an
implementation of the [Raft consensus algorithm][raft].
[gorust]: http://www.infoworld.com/article/2877924/application-development/go-rust-road-ahead-young-programming-languages.html
[story]: http://www.steveklabnik.com/fosdem2015/
[story-r-rust]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/2uppko/the_story_of_rust/
[raft-rs]: http://www.hoverbear.org/2015/02/05/raft-update-1/
[raft]: https://duckduckgo.com/l/?kh=-1&uddg=https%3A%2F%2Fraftconsensus.github.io%2F
## Discussions
* [How's Rust working out as the backend for crates.io?][crates]. Very
well, thank you. Rust is solid as a rock.
* [C++ has `vector(n, value)`, c has `calloc`, rust
has...][calloc]. Initializing a vector requires iterator chaining
today, `Vec::from_elem` no longer exists.
[crates]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/2v1fe3/hows_rust_working_out_as_the_backend_for_cratesio/
[calloc]: http://users.rust-lang.org/t/c-has-vector-n-value-c-has-calloc-rust-has-uh/146
## New Projects
* [dimensioned]. Compile-time checking of arbitrary units.
* [byteorder]. Big- and little-endian interop from BurntSushi.
* [rustless]. A high-quality 'REST-like' microframework built on
[Iron] and [Hyper].
* [colonize!][colonize]. A roguelike using the [tcod] toolkit and
[Piston]. Indiv0 promises to document the development process.
[dimensioned]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/2uuwsx/introducing_dimensioned_a_library_for_compiletime/
[byteorder]: https://github.com/BurntSushi/byteorder
[rustless]: https://github.com/rustless/rustless
[Iron]: http://ironframework.io/
[Hyper]: https://github.com/hyperium/hyper
[colonize]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust_gamedev/comments/2ue5re/announcing_colonize/
[tcod]: https://github.com/tomassedovic/tcod-rs
[Piston]: https://github.com/PistonDevelopers/piston
## Project Updates
* [This Week in Servo 22][twis]. For its third birthday Servo added
cookie support.
* If you are the tweeting type, follow [ServoNightly] for the latest
on that project.
* [Racer project update 4][racer]. Rust's best code-completion tool
supports generics and destructuring.
* Conrod, the GUI for [Piston], is [now backend-agnostic][conrod].
* Tomaka is [looking for somebody to port CPAL, the cross-platform
audio library to OS X][cpal].
* [New playform screenshoht][playform]. The minecraft-like has
recently gotten a number of new features.
[twis]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust/comments/2ut3qo/this_week_in_servo_22/
[ServoNightly]: https://twitter.com/ServoNightly
[racer]: http://phildawes.net/blog/2015/02/02/racer4/
[conrod]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust_gamedev/comments/2u6op6/conrod_the_immediate_mode_ui_for_piston_is_now/
[cpal]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust_gamedev/comments/2t7xtf/help_cpal_crossplatform_audio_library_get_osx/
[Piston]: https://github.com/PistonDevelopers/piston
[playform]: https://www.reddit.com/r/rust_gamedev/comments/2uxijy/new_playform_screenshot/
## Upcoming Events
* [Feb. 9. Sydney Meetup][syd]. Huon Wilson and Steve Klabnik will be
attending.
* [Feb 9. Seattle Meetup][seattle].
* [Feb 10. Rust NY][ny]. Lightning talks.
* [Feb 10. San Diego Rust][sd].
* [Feb 16. Rust Paris][paris].
* [Feb 19. Rust Bay Area][sf]. Topic is I/O.
[syd]: http://www.meetup.com/Rust-Sydney/events/220100853/
[seattle]: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mozilla-rust-seattle-meetup-tickets-12222326307?aff=erelexporg
[ny]: http://www.meetup.com/RustNY/events/220177697/
[sd]: www.meetup.com/San-Diego-Rust/events/220153428/
[paris]: http://www.meetup.com/Rust-Paris
[sf]: http://www.meetup.com/Rust-Bay-Area/events/219697152/
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