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Ask HN: Best Resources for Learning Rust Securely and Efficiently?(news.ycombinator.com)

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.