It’s the official compiler for Rust.
Actively maintained and updated by the Rust development team.
Produces highly optimized binaries.
Excellent support for debugging and cargo integration (Rust's package manager). Cons:
Compilation time can be slower compared to some other languages, especially for larger projects.
Aims for compatibility with older Rust versions.
Useful for bootstrapping and cross-compiling Rust. Cons:
Lacks full feature support (e.g., no borrow checker, some language features not implemented).
Not suitable for production code, mainly used as a proof-of-concept or backup compiler.
Utilizes LLVM’s powerful optimization features.
Provides cross-platform compatibility. Cons:
Heavier compilation process due to the extra LLVM layer.
LLVM errors can be more complex and harder to debug.
4. Cargo (Rust Build System and Package Manager)
Link: Cargo
Pros:
Integrated with the rustc compiler.
Provides easy dependency management and builds automation. Cons:
Does not compile code directly; only manages the build process.
1. Rustc (Rust Compiler)
Link: Rust Compiler (rustc)
Pros:
It’s the official compiler for Rust. Actively maintained and updated by the Rust development team. Produces highly optimized binaries. Excellent support for debugging and cargo integration (Rust's package manager). Cons: Compilation time can be slower compared to some other languages, especially for larger projects.
2. Mrustc (Minimal Rust Compiler)
Link: Mrustc
Pros:
Aims for compatibility with older Rust versions. Useful for bootstrapping and cross-compiling Rust. Cons: Lacks full feature support (e.g., no borrow checker, some language features not implemented). Not suitable for production code, mainly used as a proof-of-concept or backup compiler.
3. LLVM Backend for Rust (Rustc with LLVM)
Link: LLVM Project
Pros:
Utilizes LLVM’s powerful optimization features. Provides cross-platform compatibility. Cons: Heavier compilation process due to the extra LLVM layer. LLVM errors can be more complex and harder to debug.
4. Cargo (Rust Build System and Package Manager)
Link: Cargo
Pros:
Integrated with the rustc compiler. Provides easy dependency management and builds automation. Cons: Does not compile code directly; only manages the build process.