Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

#1

Post by sanosuke » Fri, Oct 30, 2015, 6:28 PM UTC

Ok, so...

Almost all the books written with the intention to teach you some X programming language, actually do the same journey over and over. What variables are, if-else, classes, etc.

I wan to learn Rust, but without reading all the same material. I mean, I already know what an if construct does, etc. I'm not saying I'm expert programmer, but a lazy person. Lol

What would be your advice for me?

Thank you.

Re: Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

#2

Post by shostack » Fri, Oct 30, 2015, 6:34 PM UTC

I'm confused--are you just looking for a summary of syntax similar to this?[1]

[1] http://learnxinyminutes.com/docs/rust/

Re: Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

#3

Post by kup0 » Fri, Oct 30, 2015, 6:42 PM UTC

Usually for most languages there are more advanced texts that skip the basics. I know I've seen them, though I don't have concrete examples at the moment.

Re: Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

#4

Post by Nadya » Fri, Oct 30, 2015, 6:46 PM UTC

So a syntax cheat sheet? Like this [0] but for Rust?

[0] http://www.cheat-sheets.org/saved-copy/RubyCheat1.png

Re: Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

#5

Post by T-A » Fri, Oct 30, 2015, 6:50 PM UTC

"The Rust Programming Language" [1] seems to be written for somebody who already knows programming concepts.

[1] https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/

Re: Ask HN: How to learn Rust without learning to program?

#6

Post by sanosuke » Fri, Oct 30, 2015, 7:19 PM UTC

Wow, this community is fast. Thank you for your responses and those valuable resources. Having that Rust summaries and cheat-sheets. How can I learn about the way of putting an entire application together, the rustacean way? That is not too large to digest, like Servo. Thank you again