Borrowing, References, and Slices
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What is Borrowing, References, and Slices?
Borrowing allows accessing data without taking ownership. Immutable borrows (&T) permit multiple read-only references, while mutable borrows (&mut T) allow one exclusive reference that can modify data. Slices (&[T], &str) are references to contiguous sequences, enabling safe access to portions of data.
Free resources to learn Borrowing, References, and Slices
- Official docsReferences and Borrowing
- ArticleThe Slice Type
- ArticleBorrowing and References in Rust
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