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Dev tools · August 10, 2018

A Rust macro that parses Java-like syntax and runs it as a Rust program

A Rust macro that parses Java-like syntax and runs it as a Rust program

A Rust macro that parses Java-like syntax and runs it as a Rust program launched on August 10, 2018 with 195 votes, #100 of 2,619 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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In plain words

This is a Rust macro that allows developers to write Java-like syntax within Rust code, which is then compiled and executed as a native Rust program. It enables Java developers or those familiar with Java conventions to leverage Rust's performance and safety features without fully rewriting code in idiomatic Rust. The tool bridges the syntax gap between the two languages, making it useful for teams transitioning from Java to Rust or for educational purposes.

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