For Unix-based systems (Linux, macOS):

Run the following command in your terminal:

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

                    
                  

For Windows:

Download the rustup-init.exe installer from Official Site

Run the downloaded installer and follow the on-screen instructions.

• Follow the on-screen instructions during the installation process. This will install Rust itself and the cargo package manager, which is essential for building and managing Rust projects.

Setting Up Your Code Editor or IDE:

While you can write Rust code in any plain text editor, using a code editor or IDE with Rust support provides a more efficient and enjoyable development experience. Here are some popular options:

• Visual Studio Code (VS Code): A free and open-source code editor with a large community and extensive Rust support through extensions like "Rust Analyzer" and "CodeLLDB" (for debugging).
• CLion: A paid IDE from JetBrains specifically designed for C and C++ development, but also offers excellent Rust support.

Creating a New Rust Project (Optional):

Once you have Rust and your editor/IDE set up, you can start creating Rust projects.

The cargo tool can be used to create new projects. Open your terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where you want to create your project. Then, run the following command:

                    
                    cargo new my_project_name
                    
                  

Replace my_project_name with your desired project name.

This will create a new directory with the specified name and set up the basic project structure, including a Cargo.toml file and a src directory for your source code.