What is the difference between ownership and borrowing in Rust?

What is the difference between ownership and borrowing in Rust?

In Rust, ownership refers to the concept that each value has a single owner, while borrowing allows references to that value without taking ownership.

Can you explain how borrowing works with examples?

Sure! Borrowing can be mutable or immutable. For example, if you have a variable x, you can borrow it immutably like this: let y = &x;.

What happens if I try to borrow a mutable reference while another reference exists?

Rust enforces rules to prevent data races. If you have an immutable reference, you cannot create a mutable reference at the same time.

How does ownership affect memory management in Rust?

Ownership in Rust ensures memory safety without a garbage collector, as the compiler checks for ownership rules at compile time.