Shortly after graduating from university, I sought to test my programming skills by building a simple command-line tool. I chose Rust for this project, as it was a language I had been eager to learn for some time. This endeavor provided a perfect opportunity to familiarize myself with Rust's syntax and features while creating something practical and useful.

The CLI tool I developed, though basic, is quite functional. It acts as a "mini grep," accepting a few arguments. The first argument specifies the query or word you are searching for, and the second specifies the file in which to search. Additionally, you can set an environment variable to determine whether the search is case-sensitive or not, affecting the results accordingly. To ensure reliability, I incorporated testing into the project, verifying that each feature worked as intended before moving on to the next.

My experience with Rust and the process of creating this tool has left me thoroughly impressed and hooked on the language. The project not only enhanced my understanding of Rust but also ignited a deeper interest in exploring its capabilities further. This hands-on experience has solidified my appreciation for Rust's performance and safety features, and I am excited to continue working with it in future projects.