The Rustup team has announced the release of Rustup version 1.28.2, which brings several significant updates to the Rust programming language management tool. Notably, the cURL download backend and the native-tls TLS backend have been officially deprecated, with users now receiving warnings upon their usage. This change aligns with the team's goal to standardize Rust's HTTP + TLS stack using more Rust-based components—enhancing both security and performance while simplifying maintenance.

In addition to the deprecation, Rustup allows users to pin the version of Rustup during installation using rustup-init.sh. Users can also utilize the `rustup self-update` command to upgrade or downgrade to a specific version by setting the `RUSTUP_VERSION` environment variable. Furthermore, a new command, `rustup set auto-install disable`, has been introduced to give users more control over automatic toolchain installations, which is a continuation of the features introduced in version 1.28.1.

The update also addresses a bug within Nushell integration that could lead to the generation of invalid commands in shell configurations, although users may need to reinstall Rustup for the fix to take effect.

Overall, Rustup 1.28.2 continues to enhance user experience and tool reliability, reinforcing the Rust community's commitment to ongoing improvement.

Future Directions

Going forward, the Rustup team aims to further streamline the installation process and enhance the tool's capabilities. Future updates may include improved error reporting, expanded compatibility with additional shell environments, and more robust integration with other Rust tools. Users are encouraged to provide feedback and report any issues they encounter, which will help inform the development of subsequent versions and ensure that Rustup meets the evolving needs of the Rust community

Rustup 1.28.2 released

Rustup 1.28.2 has been released and represents the most recent iteration of the Rust programming language, incorporating various updates. The cURL download backend and native-tls TLS backend have been officially deprecated, and users will receive warnings upon their usage. Rustup seeks to establish a standardized HTTP + TLS stack incorporating additional components in Rust, thereby enhancing security and performance and facilitating maintenance. Users have the capability to pin the version of Rustup during installation through rustup-init.sh and can utilize rustup self-update to upgrade or downgrade to a specific version. Rustup has addressed an issue in Nushell integration that could lead to the generation of invalid commands within shell configuration.

Rustup 1.28.2 released @ Linux Compatible