JavaScript developer getting into rust and looking for memory resources
JavaScript developer getting into rust and looking for memory resources
I’m a self taught JavaScript developer. I’ve got many years of experience but I’ve never worked in a language I use to manage memory in any form. I’ve been having a lot of fun learning rust and learning about what’s physically happening when a program is executed.
I’ve been watching Core Dumped (https://youtube.com/@CoreDumpped) and Low Level Learning (https://youtube.com/@LowLevelLearning) and it’s been so helpful. I have also been watching Let’s Get Rusty which is good for learning rust specifically, but I’m looking for more memory focused or detailed videos or channels talking about why things are happening. Do you know if any other channels, videos or resources that could help me learn more about this?
Kimylamp
You will have to learn general systems programming, do not shy from c/cpp resources. Rust is a systems programming language. You will have to learn systems programming, then both c and rust will make sense. See for example The Cherno
The rust book assumes you know how to program, but it doesn't assume you're an expert on systems programming. It explains many things. The rust book is, of course, your best resource.
I second the recommendation to start with The Book. It contains all the necessary information, especially in the chapter about ownership.
Thanks both @KooShnoo@programming.dev and @soulsource@discuss.tchncs.de for your input! I’ve ordered The Book so looking forward to getting started with that.
After you read The Rust Programming Language book, read The Rustonomicon book, then What every programmer should know about memory by Ulrich Drepper, then this Stack Overflow comment about what has changed since 2007.
You won't need to read all of this to be productive, but the more you read the better your understanding will be which should make you more productive.
Amazing thank you, just ordered the rust programming language book.
I linked to free resources so you wouldn't have to buy the book, but I also bought a physical copy as I find it easier to regularly read a physical copy.
Have fun!