Unlocking the Power of Rust: Our Experience with Stardew Valley Save Editor Jit Debugging

As developers, we've always been fascinated by the possibilities that Rust brings to the table. And as fans of Stardew Valley, we're thrilled to share our experience with creating a save editor for this beloved game using Rust and JIT debugging.

For quite some time now, our team has been working on a non-trivial Rust project that targets all three major consoles - a feat that's both exciting and challenging. One of the primary goals of our project, codenamed 'Spellbound,' is to focus on console development from the very beginning, rather than porting from PC later on. This approach allows us to identify and tackle potential issues early on, ensuring a smoother experience for players.

In this article, we'll delve into the technical aspects of our Rust development journey so far, highlighting some of the obstacles we've faced and how we've overcome them. Despite being still in its early stages, we've received permission from our boss to share our progress with the community, so let's take a closer look.

For those unfamiliar, Chucklefish is an independent game development studio that has worked on numerous projects, including Stardew Valley. With Spellbound, we're pushing the boundaries of what's possible in Rust, and we're excited to explore its capabilities further.

In our next article, we'll share more details about our experience with JIT debugging for the Stardew Valley save editor, including the challenges we've faced and how we've overcome them. Stay tuned!

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