Julian andres klode, an apt maintainer, has announced plans to introduce hard rust dependencies into apt starting may 2026 The apt packaging tool next year will begin requiring a rust compiler Klode explained that this change will bring the rust compiler, standard library, and parts of the sequoia ecosystem into debianโs core.
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A maintainer of debian's advanced package tool (apt) has announced plans to introduce hard rust dependencies into apt starting may 2026, reports the blog it's foss
Debian's apt package manager will have a hard requirement on rust from may 2026
This move may make some rather big waves Apt to gain rust code from may 2026 as debian modernises its package manager. Known for its stability, conservatism, and caution in adopting new technologies, debian has officially confirmed that by may 2026, its apt package manager will include rust code in its core. Debian developer julian andres klode sent out a message on halloween that may give some debian linux users and developers a spook
