Why Rust is Taking Over WebAssembly and Systems Programming

## The Rise of Rust For decades, C and C++ were the only choices for high-performance systems programming. However, they were plagued by memory bugs and security vulnerabilities. Enter Rust—a language that offers the performance of C++ with guaranteed memory safety. ### Memory Safety Without a Garbage Collector Unlike Java or JavaScript, Rust does not have a garbage collector. It uses a unique system called **Ownership and Borrowing**. This ensures that memory is managed at compile time, preventing common bugs like null pointer dereferences and buffer overflows. ### Rust in Web Development (WebAssembly) WebAssembly (Wasm) allows us to run high-performance code in the browser at near-native speeds. Rust has become the primary language for Wasm. In 2026, we see Rust being used for: - Video editing in the browser. - Real-time data visualization. - Complex browser-based games. ### Conclusion Learning Rust is a challenge due to its "steep learning curve," but it is an investment that pays off. It makes you a better programmer by forcing you to think deeply about how memory and hardware interact.