Rust vs C

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[coelhoigor]

I've been learning Rust for about a month, after doing some Python and JS in the past. I'm loving it, but I'm also in absolutely no rush to get anywhere. I knew the learning curve was steep--that's one of the reasons I got into it--so I'm just taking my time and enjoying the ride.

[j-p-d-e-v]

Rust made me appreciate C so Im gearing towards learning C also in the future.

[chrismueller]

I'm always recommending to learn C first.
C is relative simple, you are learning the language where all important systems today are running, every other language uses C for binding with foreign code.
And you learn/understand the problems what rust wants to solve.

[KrishnanshAgarwal]

Really love the new font and boots giving RKO 😂

[leshommesdupilly]

I started with ti-basic, but they I switched to c++.
I loved all the high level abstractions like variable names, functions...

[KayleLang]

While it depends on your end goal, but if you are aiming for system level programming, Zig has a strong potential for a first language. You can learn about memory allocation, the heap, the stack, arenas, data types, etc. It does have some safety features that helps with the annoyances of C.
If you don’t think you will go that deep, I actually recommend JS. I know there are a lot of developers that cringed, but I think the JS hate is partly a meme at this point. It’s useful because how multi paradigm it is. Want to do object oriented programming? It can do that. Want to do functional style programming? It can do that too. It’s really good at teaching you all the fundamentals. At least at a scripting level language.

[emmanueltheorb]

I really agree with your take. 1000 percent

[kevinmcfarlane]

I don’t think either C or Rust should be your first programming language. And also there appear to be plenty of Rustaceans out there who never learnt C. So that is not a prerequisite either. Of course, you’ll likely end up with a deeper appreciation if you have previously learnt C.

[morgantrevino]

I decided to learn Rust recently and also decided I needed to learn C along side it to make sure my code was clean.

[gabe]

I think anyone that learns any language can see how rust is useful. Rust does a lot of things that almost no other language does.

[deadchannel]

Yeah rust would be a brutal first language. Even C. I think python is a great first language because it doesn’t scare beginners away as much as C-like languages, even though you lose some of the programming fundamentals like types. But you can still learn those in your second language

[KevinInPhoenix]

I cannot imagine Rust being used in an introductory course in programming. I don't think you can master enough Rust in one semester to be productive. This would turn off most students.

[carlhopkinson]

Rust has a lot of potential to end up in the trash heap of bad ideas in history.

[j.r.r.tolkien]

Never. Never learn a language without knowing the end goal. What do you want to create? Rust is not the right language for most programmers. C, however, is always recommended because it teaches fundamental concepts. Even then you just need to learn the basics.

[animedepressor]

I am starting rust today, in the hope of getting employed as a smart contact developer.

I chose rust over solidity, as rust is getting popular day by day and the developers are not being able to meet the demand, as they are very few in numbers.

[alst]

I’m writing a book- baby’s first Rust. It’s a simple primer on rust syntax aimed at the pre kindergarten level.

[tytonshade]

Ive been progrsmming in c++ since 2003, what benefits does rust offer?

[stefaanverstraeten]

Just hear me out here: you could also learn C++ and use it as a high level language without memory (pointer) manipulation.

[MarcusTyler]

Rust as first language is not recommended at all unless you're a masochist. Start with C/C++, then move on to Rust if you're really want to learn that language. However, I came from Java and JS background, so I didn't have much difficulties with rust. I'm still a beginner though!

[marcialabrahantes]

Learn Python first. then whatever you want to go work on .. could be Go, Python, Rust, Java, etc