Lunch & Learn: Learning Rust as First Programming Language

Join us for our next Lunch & Learn: Learning Rust as First Programming Language.

Talk description:
What is it like to learn Rust as your first programming language? This talk covers the process, motivation, tools and tips & tricks for learning Rust as a total beginner. It is based on Karin Lammers' experiences, who started with Rust at the end of 2024 with no programming experience. You will learn how she set up her learning process with the five pillars of learning, what learning tools were used, what difficulties she ran into and how they were solved. Also some suggestions for improving the beginners' learning process are shared. After this talk, you will know how to start learning Rust yourself as a beginner, or how to help a beginner in learning!

Speaker:
Karin Lammers is a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) enthusiast, advocating for better process management in FOSS projects. As a freelancer, she assists FOSS projects with their governance, strategy, documentation and community building. She has a background in education and governance, and is currently learning Rust as her first programming language. She is part of the maintainer team of Ariel OS, a library operating system for secure, memory-safe, low-power Internet of Things, written in Rust. She is also maintainer of RIOT OS and is a member of the Digital Commons Task Force (DCTF), an advisory body of the NGI Commons project.

FAQs

Are there any House Rules?
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Is Women in Rust only for women?
We set up Women in Rust to foster a more inclusive and diverse Rust community by providing a dedicated space for women to connect, learn, and grow. Our online and in-person events are designed to support this mission. However, we also want to contribute to the wider Rust community, which is why all of our talks will be available to watch on YouTube Youtube after the event. We also welcome you to use our Notion Resources page, where you can find useful articles, reading materials and advice to help you on your journey in learning Rust.

How can I get involved with Women in Rust?
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• Speaking at our events: Share your expertise or experience with the community.
• Hosting online workshops: Lead interactive sessions to help others learn and grow.
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