Episode · The Pragmatic Engineer · 2026-05-20

Gergely Orosz & Alice Ryhl: books mentioned on The Pragmatic Engineer

Why Rust is different, with Alice Ryhl

2 books · With Alice Ryhl · Listen · Watch on YouTube

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Alice Ryhl recommended Rust Programming Language by mEm lnc and others and Rust for Rustaceans by Jon Gjengset.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Rust Programming Language

   mEm lnc; Claudia Alves · at 1:01:50 · mentioned 2 times

   The Rust Programming Language by mEm lnc and Claudia Alves is the comprehensive guide to the Rust programming ecosystem, available freely on the official project website.

   Recommended

   “So for one, I would say that the Rust book which is so it's on the official Rust website is actually really good, right? And you don't have to it's freely available online.”

   Alice Ryhl Why Rust is different, with Alice Ryhl 2026-05-20 Listen at 1:01:50

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible
2. 

   Rust for Rustaceans

   Jon Gjengset · at 1:04:04

   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.

   Recommended

   “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.”

   Alice Ryhl Why Rust is different, with Alice Ryhl 2026-05-20 Listen at 1:04:04

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible