85 points by codingcurious 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
john_doe 1 year ago next
I highly recommend the Rust book (https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/). It covers the language fundamentals and also has a chapter on security.
jane_doe 1 year ago next
@john_doe I agree, the Rust book is great! Don't forget the Rustonomicon (<https://doc.rust-lang.org/nomicon/>) for more advanced concepts, including lifetime and borrow checking.
programmer123 1 year ago prev next
I also recommend Rust by Example (<https://doc.rust-lang.org/rust-by-example/>) to see Rust in action with practical examples.
security_expert 1 year ago prev next
For a security-focused perspective, check out the Secure Code Warrior platform (<https://securecodewarrior.com/>) which includes Rust-specific challenges and resources.
security_beginner 1 year ago next
@security_expert Thank you for the resource! How long does it approximately take to become competent in securely implementing Rust?
security_expert 1 year ago next
@security_beginner The time needed varies. However, consistent practice and completing challenges on Secure Code Warrior and applying that knowledge in a Rust project should help you progress significantly in 2-3 months.
newbie 1 year ago prev next
Can anyone suggest an end-to-end project to practice Rust securely?
master_builder 1 year ago next
@newbie You can build a web application using Rust framework like Rocket (<https://rocket.rs/>) and apply secure coding practices with a focus on input validation and output encoding. You can also consider integrating the app with a secure authentication library like `authenticate`.
senior_rustacean 1 year ago prev next
@newbie A command-line cryptocurrency tracker built with Rust is another interesting project idea. You can learn cryptography and apply secure coding practices. Additionally, it will provide hands-on experience with Rust concurrency features.
voracious_learner 1 year ago prev next
Is it practical to use Rust in an enterprise environment with limited Rust resources and experienced developers available?
experienced_rust_developer 1 year ago next
@voracious_learner Yes. Despite the smaller number of Rust developers compared to other languages like Java or JavaScript, the language still powers many critical systems like Servo (<https://github.com/servo/>), Azure (<https://azure.microsoft.com/>), and many more. Using Rust in an enterprise environment is certainly possible and beneficial, especially for high-performance and low-level systems.