In 2024, I embarked on a journey to learn the Rust programming language, driven by a desire to challenge myself and explore uncharted territories. Rust, a systems-level language, offers a plethora of benefits over languages I am already familiar with like Python. Its allure lies in the promise of faster start-up and run-times, greater resource efficiency, and a more straightforward deployment process. In addition to these technical advantages, if not because of them, my motivation was also in the pursuit of a skill that holds significant value in today’s job market.
As I delved into the intricacies of Rust, I found myself appreciating its unique characteristics and the discipline it imposed. Unlike higher-level languages, Rust requires a meticulous approach to memory management and concurrency, elements that are often abstracted away. This hands-on control not only sharpened my programming skills but also provided a deeper understanding of the systems that underpin modern software. I have learned and practice Rust development through a series of smaller projects and purpose-built courses, but now, as I contemplate the next steps in my journey, I am eager to apply my newfound knowledge to real-world projects.
| Project | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Days of Rust | A record of my deliberate practice for learning Rust. | jhrcook/100-days-of-rust |
| Rustlings | My code for the Rustling programming tutorials. | jhrcook/rustlings |
| Advent of Code 2023 | My solutions for (almost all of) the 2023 Advent of Code puzzles. | jhrcook/advent-of-code-2023-rust |
| The Rust Programming Language | I studied the official Rust programming guide. | Amazon |