Rust is a popular programming language known for its security and high performance, combining features of C, C++, and simplicity of modern languages like Python.
Installation of Rust is made easy through the official installer rustup, available for free on the Rust website.
For Windows installation, downloading rustup-init.exe and running it through command line completes the process.
On Linux, Rust can be installed through the terminal using a specific command.
For macOS, installation via Homebrew or a script is possible.
Using cargo, the official package manager and build system of Rust, a new project can be initiated with ease.
Cargo assists in project management by handling dependencies, compilation, tests, and builds.
Dependencies like serde and serde_json facilitate working with data formats like JSON.
By following set-up steps and writing Rust code, a simple CLI tool to parse and display JSON content can be created.
The process includes creating a project, defining dependencies, writing code for JSON parsing, and testing the CLI tool.