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Building a System Monitor Desktop Application Using Rust
Preamble
In today’s world, having an efficient way to monitor your system’s performance is crucial. Whether you’re a developer, a gamer, or just someone who likes to keep an eye on their computer’s health, a system monitor can be a valuable tool. In this article, we’ll walk through building a simple yet effective system monitor desktop application using Rust. Rust is a systems programming language that is known for its performance and safety, making it an excellent choice for this project.
Introduction
System monitors provide real-time information about various aspects of your computer’s performance, including CPU usage, memory usage, disk activity, and more. By building a system monitor in Rust, you’ll gain insights into both your system’s performance and the Rust programming language.
Setting Up the Environment
Before we begin, ensure you have Rust installed on your system. You can install Rust by following the instructions on the official Rust website. Additionally, we’ll use the GTK library for creating the desktop application interface, so you’ll need to install GTK on your system as well.
