Rust 1.98 lands August 20. One change can break crates.
Rust 1.98.0 becomes stable on August 20, 2026, six weeks after Rust 1.97.0 shipped on July 9, 2026. Most releases in this cadence are safe to take on release day. This one has a sharp edge worth ten
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