Book · 2021 · Computers
Rust for Rustaceans
Idiomatic Programming for Experienced Developers
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Why people recommend it
Rust for Rustaceans by Jon Gjengset is an advanced guide designed to help programmers master the intricacies, idioms, and powerful memory safety features of the Rust programming language. On The Pragmatic Engineer podcast during the episode titled Why Rust is different, with Alice Ryhl, released on May 20, 2026, Alice Ryhl recommended the publication. Ryhl noted that Jon Gjengset had authored another book that she considered to be really good, specifically noting its target audience. She explained that the book was aimed at the intermediate Rust developer—someone who had already acquired some practical Rust experience and wanted to go further in their understanding of the language. The text covers advanced topics such as concurrency, unsafe code, and macro writing, making it an essential resource for engineers striving to elevate their systems programming capabilities. Ryhl's endorsement underscores the book's practical value for developers transitioning from competent users of the language to true experts.
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Alice Ryhl I also think that so John Ganget has another book that I think is really good and this book is kind of aime… 1
“I also think that so John Ganget has another book that I think is really good and this book is kind of aimed at the intermediate Rust developer. The the Rust developer who has gotten some Rust experience but wants to go further.”