Discover nine essential rules for creating efficient, safe, and compatible data structures in Rust through this 35-minute conference talk by Carl Kadie at Rust Linz. Explore key principles, including design plagiarism, documentation best practices, and the importance of creating more Rust iterators than initially anticipated. Learn how these rules were applied in the development of range-set-blaze, a crate for manipulating sets of "clumpy" integers. Gain valuable insights applicable to both experienced Rustaceans seeking advanced tips and beginners aiming to understand how Rust features work together. Delve into the heart of robust software development and leverage Rust's speed and safety features to create innovative data structures.