Rust Procedural Macros: Custom Derive
Rust offers two macro systems: declarative macros (defined with macro_rules!) and procedural macros. Declarative macros work through pattern matching, while procedural macros are functions that…
Macros
Rust Macros: Declarative and Procedural
Rust macros enable metaprogramming—writing code that writes code. Unlike functions that operate on values at runtime, macros operate on syntax at compile time. This distinction is crucial: macros…
Read more →Rust Attribute Macros: Code Transformation
Rust’s macro system operates at three levels: declarative macros (macro_rules!), derive macros, and procedural macros. Attribute macros belong to the procedural category, sitting alongside…