Installing the Rust programming language on a Mac is a relatively simple process, but it can involve multiple steps. In this article, I will explain in detail how to install Rust on Mac and provide solutions to some common problems. Please note that since software and tools are subject to change, it is recommended to check the official Rust website first for the latest installation instructions.
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2. Install Homebrew (if not already installed)
1. Install Rust using Homebrew
2. Use rustup to install Rust (strongly recommended)
6.Cargo (Rust’s build tool and package manager)
1. Open the terminal
To start installing Rust, you first need to open a terminal. You can find the Terminal in macOS in the following ways:
1. Search using Spotlight: Press Command + Spacebar, then type "Terminal" and press Enter.
2. Find the "Utilities" folder in the "Applications" folder, and then find "Terminal" inside it.
2. Install Homebrew (if not already installed)
Although the official way to install Rust on macOS is to use rustup, you can also choose to install Rust using Homebrew. Homebrew is a very useful package manager on Mac that helps you install and manage software packages easily. If you already have Homebrew installed, you can skip this step.
If you don't have Homebrew installed yet, run the following command in the terminal to install Homebrew:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"
Then follow the terminal prompts to complete the installation process.
3. Install Rust
1. Install Rust using Homebrew
Once installed, you can use Homebrew to install Rust. Run the following command in the terminal:
brew install rustThis will automatically download and install the Rust programming language and its associated tools. The installation process may take some time, depending on your network speed and computer performance.
2. Use rustup to install Rust (strongly recommended)
The main way to install Rust is through the Rustup tool, which is both a Rust installer and a version management tool.
Now, let's install Rust using rustup. Open a terminal and run the following command:
curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | shThis command will download and run a script that will guide you through the Rust installation process. You will see some prompts and you can choose according to your needs. Normally, you can accept the default options and press Enter to continue. The installation process may take some time, depending on your internet connection speed and computer performance.
Once the installation is complete, you should see a message indicating that Rust was installed successfully. Now, you can close and reopen the terminal to make sure that Rust's environment variables are set correctly.
4. Verify Rust installation
Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Rust was installed correctly. Run the following command in the terminal:
rustc --versionThis will display information about your installed Rust version. If all goes well, you will see output similar to:
rustc 1.73.0 (cc66ad468 2023-10-03)Among them, 1.73.0 is the Rust version number, and 2023-10-03 is the release date.
5. Upgrade Rust (optional)
Rust is an actively evolving programming language, with new versions being released frequently. You can use rustup to upgrade Rust to the latest version. Run the following command to upgrade Rust:
rustup updaterustup will check if a new version is available and prompt you if you want to upgrade.
6.Cargo (Rust’s build tool and package manager)
Rust's package manager Cargo is a very important tool for building, testing, and publishing Rust projects. Cargo can do many things:
- cargo build can build the project
- cargo run can run the project
- cargo test can test the project
- cargo doc can build documentation for your project
- cargo publish can publish libraries to crates.io .
cargo is a very important part of the Rust ecosystem, so you should make sure it is installed correctly as well. Normally, cargo will be installed with Rust, but you can verify that it is the correct version by running the following command in the terminal:
cargo --versionThis will display Cargo's version information.
cargo 1.73.0 (9c4383fb5 2023-08-26)7. Uninstall Rust
If you need to uninstall Rust later, you can use the rustup tool to execute the following command:
rustup self uninstallThis will uninstall Rust and its toolchain.
8. Other tools
Finally, you may need a code editor to start writing Rust code. On macOS, there are many code editors to choose from, including Visual Studio Code, Sublime Text, Atom, and more. You can choose an editor based on your personal preference and install extensions or plug-ins as needed to support Rust development.
Rust supports multiple editors:
9. Summary
By following the steps above, you should be able to successfully install the Rust programming language on your Mac. Rust is a powerful systems programming language with advanced features such as memory safety and concurrency, suitable for a variety of application development. Once installed, you can start writing and running Rust programs and use Cargo to manage project dependencies. If you encounter any problems during installation, check out the official Rust documentation or community support for more help. Happy Rust programming!