FLOSS Weekly Episode 878: A Tool With Opinions
FLOSS Weekly Episode 878 features a conversation with Jonathan Pallant about embedded Rust. The discussion covers the growing Rust driver library and the various ways to build a Rust stack on an embedded device. The episode also explores how opinionated tooling can improve programming skills.
- ▪Jonathan Pallant is the guest on FLOSS Weekly Episode 878, discussing embedded Rust.
- ▪The Rust driver library is growing and provides a way to build Rust stacks on embedded devices.
- ▪The episode is available to watch on the FLOSS Weekly YouTube Channel and can also be downloaded as a DRM-free MP3.
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| Publication time | Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:30:51 +0000 |
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FLOSS Weekly Episode 878: A Tool With Opinions No comments by: Jonathan Bennett August 5, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy This week Jonathan chats with Jonathan Pallant about embedded Rust! Learn about the growing Rust driver library, the different ways to build a Rust stack on an embedded device, and how the opinionated tooling can make you a better programmer! blog: thejpster.org.uk personal github: github.com/thejpster socials: bsky.app/profile/thejpster.org.uk and hachyderm.io/@thejpster Did you know you can watch the live recording of the show right on our YouTube Channel? Have someone you’d like us to interview? Let us know, or have the guest contact us! Take a look at the schedule here. Direct Download in DRM-free MP3.
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