<p><strong>JetBrains</strong>, the company behind IntelliJ IDEA and PyCharm, has officially released <strong>RustRover</strong>, the first integrated development environment (IDE) fully tailored for the <strong>Rust programming language</strong>. This new tool aims to empower Rust developers with JetBrains&#39; signature deep code intelligence, seamless project management, and advanced debugging features.</p>

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<h3>Why Rust Deserves a Dedicated IDE</h3>

<p>Rust has been growing rapidly in popularity due to its <strong>memory safety</strong>, <strong>performance</strong>, and strong community. Yet, Rust developers have long relied on general-purpose editors like VS Code, enhanced by plugins, for their workflows. While functional, these setups often lack <strong>deep language understanding</strong> and <strong>smooth debugging experiences</strong>.</p>

<p><strong>RustRover fills that gap</strong> by delivering an all-in-one IDE experience optimized from the ground up for Rust development.</p>

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<h3>Key Features of RustRover</h3>

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	<p><strong>Smart Code Assistance</strong></p>

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		<p>Syntax highlighting, autocompletion, and refactorings powered by JetBrains&rsquo; code analysis engine.</p>
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		<p>Inline type hints and code navigation tailored to Rust&rsquo;s ownership model.</p>
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	<p><strong>Advanced Debugging Tools</strong></p>

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		<p>Integrated debugger with support for LLDB.</p>
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		<p>Breakpoints, variable watches, stack frames, and memory views.</p>
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	<p><strong>Cargo and Crates.io Integration</strong></p>

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		<p>Built-in support for Cargo commands (build, test, run).</p>
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		<p>Easy management of dependencies via Crates.io browser.</p>
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	<p><strong>Testing Made Simple</strong></p>

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		<p>Inline test execution with status indicators.</p>
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		<p>Test coverage and visual diff support.</p>
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	<p><strong>Seamless Git Integration</strong></p>

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		<p>Version control tools and GitHub workflows embedded in the IDE.</p>
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<h3>Designed for Productivity</h3>

<p>RustRover leverages the <strong>familiar IntelliJ platform</strong>, making it intuitive for developers already using JetBrains tools. It also includes <strong>code inspections and intentions</strong> specific to Rust, making common tasks like converting between types or restructuring functions smoother and safer.</p>

<p>Developers can also configure <strong>external toolchains</strong>, formatters like rustfmt, and linters such as clippy directly inside the IDE.</p>

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<h3>Community Feedback</h3>

<p>During the preview period, Rust developers praised RustRover for:</p>

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	<p>Smoother navigation of large Rust codebases.</p>
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	<p>Better type awareness compared to plugins.</p>
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	<p>Integration with common dev tools like Docker and Makefiles.</p>
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<p>However, some users expressed interest in <strong>lighter versions</strong> of the IDE to compete with VS Code&rsquo;s lightweight feel.</p>

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<h3>Platform and Licensing</h3>

<p>RustRover is available on <strong>Windows, macOS, and Linux</strong>, and is part of JetBrains&rsquo; <strong>All Products Pack</strong>. A <strong>free community preview</strong> is available, with commercial licensing required for long-term use.</p>

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<h3>The Future of Rust Tooling</h3>

<p>JetBrains has hinted at upcoming features including:</p>

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	<p>Integration with <strong>Rust Analyzer</strong>.</p>
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	<p>Support for embedded development with microcontroller toolchains.</p>
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	<p>Cloud-based development environments.</p>
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