| Convention | Example | General Meaning |
|---|---|---|
to_*() |
str::to_string() |
A conversion from one type to another that may have an allocation or computation cost. Usually a Borrowed type to Owned type. |
as_*() |
String::as_str() |
Convert an Owned type into a Borrowed type. It is usually cheap (maybe even zero-cost) to use this function. |
into_*() |
String::into_bytes() |
Consume a type T and convert it into an Owned type U. |
from_*() |
SocketAddr::from_str() |
Create an Owned type from an Owned or Borrowed type. |
*_mut() |
str::split_at_mut() |
Denotes a mutable reference. |
try_*() |
usize::try_from() |
Method will return a Result or Option type. Usually Result. |
with_*() |
Vec::with_capacity() |
A constructor that has one or more parameters used to configure the type. |
/rust-naming-conventions.md
Created Oct 20, 2016
Rust Naming Conventions
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