Rust 1.65 Brings Generic Associated Types in a Step Towards Higher-Kinded Types
The latest release of Rust introduces a powerful new language feature, called generic associated types, that allows developers to specify generics on associated types in traits. Other notable new features include the let-else statement, and support for breaking out of labeled blocks.
JetBrains Previews Aqua, New Test Automation-Oriented IDE
JetBrains Aqua, now available in preview, is a new IDE focusing on test automation and integrating a number of distinct tools that are at the core of an automation engineer’s daily routine, says JetBrains. Its features include multi-language support, an HTTP client and a Web inspector, database management, integrated Docker support, and more.
Windows Subsystem for Linux Now Generally Available in Microsoft Store
The Windows Subsystem for Linux has reached GA status in the Microsoft Store, adding support for Windows 10 in addition to Windows 11. Among the most notable features in WSL 1.0.0 are opt-in systemd support and the possibility of running Linux GUI applications on Windows 10.
Asahi Linux Gets Alpha GPU Drivers on Apple Silicon
After two years of work to reverse engineer Apple Silicon GPU instruction set and to implement the kernel driver, Asahi Linux has finally got an alpha-quality release of its GPU driver that is already good enough to run a smooth desktop experience and some games, Asahi developers Alyssa Rosenzweig and Asahi Lina say.