The Little Book of Rust Macros
Introduction - The Little Book of Rust Macros
Comprehensive guide to understanding and writing Rust macros:
What It Covers:
- Macro Fundamentals: How macros work in Rust’s compilation process
- Declarative Macros:
macro_rules!patterns and syntax - Procedural Macros: Custom derive, attribute, and function-like macros
- Advanced Patterns: Complex macro techniques and best practices
- Debugging: Tools and techniques for debugging macro code
Why Macros Matter in Rust:
- Code Generation: Eliminate boilerplate and repetitive code
- Domain-Specific Languages: Create custom syntax for specific use cases
- Compile-Time Logic: Perform complex operations at compile time
- Zero-Cost Abstractions: Generate efficient code without runtime overhead
Learning Path:
- Start with simple
macro_rules!examples - Understand pattern matching in macros
- Progress to procedural macros
- Learn debugging and testing techniques
The Rust Performance Book
Title Page - The Rust Performance Book
Authoritative guide to optimizing Rust code performance by Nicholas Nethercote:
Key Topics:
- Profiling: Tools and techniques for measuring performance
- Memory Management: Optimizing allocations and memory usage
- CPU Optimization: Instruction-level optimizations
- Compilation: Compiler flags and optimization settings
- Benchmarking: Proper performance measurement techniques
Performance Areas:
- Hot Path Optimization: Focus optimization efforts effectively
- Data Structure Choice: Selecting optimal data structures
- Algorithm Efficiency: Complexity analysis and optimization
- System-Level Concerns: Cache efficiency, branch prediction
Why This Book Is Valuable:
- Written by a Mozilla performance engineer
- Real-world examples and case studies
- Rust-specific optimization techniques
- Practical, actionable advice
Both resources are essential for Rust developers looking to write more sophisticated and efficient code.