What is borrowing in Rust?

What is borrowing in Rust?

Borrowing in Rust allows you to use a value without taking ownership of it. This helps manage memory safely.

Can you explain the difference between mutable and immutable borrowing?

Sure! Immutable borrowing allows multiple references to a value, while mutable borrowing allows only one reference at a time.

What happens if I try to have both mutable and immutable borrows?

If you try to have both at the same time, Rust will throw a compile-time error to prevent data races.

How does borrowing help with memory safety?

Borrowing ensures that data is not accessed in an unsafe manner, preventing issues like dangling pointers and data races.