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How to Install Rust on Manjaro

Rust is a powerful and modern programming language that focuses on performance, safety, and concurrency. It offers a unique combination of low-level control and high-level abstractions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. This tutorial will guide you through the step-by-step process of installing Rust on Manjaro, a popular Linux distribution.

Prerequisites:​

Before we begin, please ensure that you have the following prerequisites:

  • A Manjaro Linux installation (any edition) up and running.
  • A stable internet connection.

Now, let's dive into the installation process!

Step 1: Update Package Manager:​

It's always a good practice to ensure that your system is up to date before installing any new software. Open a terminal and execute the following command to update your package manager:

sudo pacman -Syu

This will update the package lists and upgrade the installed packages to their latest versions. You may be prompted to enter your password during this process.

Step 2: Install Rust:​

To install Rust on Manjaro, we will use the Rustup toolchain installer. Rustup manages Rust versions and associated tools. Execute the following command in the terminal to start the installation process:

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

This command will download the Rustup installer script and execute it. It may take a few moments to complete.

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables:​

Once the installation is finished, Rustup will prompt you to proceed with the default installation. Press '1' and hit Enter to proceed.

Rustup will then set up the necessary environment variables for you. To start using Rust, you need to add the Rust binaries to your system's PATH variable. To do this, run the following command:

source $HOME/.cargo/env

This command will update your current shell session with the necessary environment variables, allowing you to use Rust commands.

Step 4: Verify the Installation:​

To verify that Rust has been successfully installed on your system, open a new terminal and run the following command:

rustc --version

If the installation was successful, you will see the version of Rust installed, along with additional information. For example, the output may look like:

rustc 1.55.0 (c8dfcfe04 2021-09-06)

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Rust on your Manjaro system.

Step 5: Updating Rust:​

Rustup makes it easy to update your Rust installation. To update Rust to the latest stable version, simply run the following command in the terminal:

rustup update stable

Rustup will check for updates and download and install them if available.

Step 6: Uninstalling Rust:​

If you ever need to uninstall Rust from your Manjaro system, you can do so by running the following command:

rustup self uninstall

This will remove Rust and all associated tools from your system.

Conclusion:​

In this tutorial, we have covered the step-by-step process of installing Rust on Manjaro. We started with updating the package manager, then proceeded to install Rust using the Rustup toolchain installer. We also configured the necessary environment variables and verified the installation. Finally, we discussed how to update and uninstall Rust.

Now, you are all set to explore the world of Rust and build powerful applications. Happy coding!