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I have a Python and TypeScript background, and I worked with them on a daily basis as a web developer.

Rust will be more familiar and easy on the eyes, as the syntax and concepts are close to friendlier languages.

I just started to get into Rust as well, and so far I'm loving it.

Here are some resources to help throughout the journey:

https://fasterthanli.me/articles/a-half-hour-to-learn-rust

https://stevedonovan.github.io/rust-gentle-intro/readme.html

https://learning-rust.github.io/docs/a1.why_rust.html

And for Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LetsGetRusty

Good luck and have fun!



As someone with background in Perl, Java, Bash, Scala, and others (FoxPro anyone?, ...), for me the choice is also Rust. I want to spend my finite learning energy and time on what will give me the fewest limitations and most abilities, long-term. :)


Had to learn FoxPro to support some legacy software. Fun times :)


(a ps: and some C/C++ which make me like Rust even more)


Thanks I appreciate the context and resources from someone with a similar background!




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