Rust-ifying Your C# Codebase: A Tale of Adventure and Transformation

Room 4
17:40 - 18:40
(UTC+02

Talk (60 min)

Thursday 
As the software development landscape evolves, so too must the tools and languages at the disposal of developers. For professionals proficient in C# and .NET, exploring new languages and paradigms can be exciting and challenging. Among the emerging languages, Rust stands out as a powerful systems programming language with a focus on safety, concurrency, and performance. This conference abstract presents an overview of a talk aimed at developers experienced in C# and .NET who are interested in making the transition to Rust. By the end of this session, developers familiar with C# and .NET will have a solid understanding of Rust's unique features, its advantages, and the practical steps for transitioning to Rust development. Whether you're interested in building high-performance systems or exploring new horizons in software development, this talk will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to embark on your Rust journey. Join us to discover how Rust can expand your toolkit and empower you to tackle a broader range of software challenges while maintaining the safety, performance, and productivity you've come to expect from your C# and .NET experience.

Chris Woodruff

Chris Woodruff, AKA Woody, is an Architect at Real Times Technologies. Woody has almost 30 years of experience when he started his career before the first .COM boom. He has spoken at many events worldwide, covering software development and architecture topics such as database development, APIs, and web development. He is a proven mentor who enjoys helping, educating, and supporting other developers to gain knowledge through speaking, writing, and online content. When not working or spending time with his family, Woody travels down the Bourbon Trail to find new bottles to share with friends. You can read more about Woody on his blog at https://woodruff.dev and follow him on Twitter at @cwoodruff