Rust is one of the most popular programming languages. It consistently ranks highly in popularity surveys among developers, and it’s becoming even more prominent as one of the most common <a href="https://www.codecademy.com/resources/blog/programming-languages-blockchain-development/">languages used for blockchain development</a>.

What can you do with Rust?

Rust is a general-purpose programming language, so you can use it for pretty much anything — but it has been gaining popularity in the Web3 space as it’s used to create smart contracts, and it’s memory and processing capabilities make it well-suited for blockchain development. Outside of blockchain, you can also find it used in web development, game development, and virtual reality.

Why has Rust become so popular?

Rust has always been popular for its performance, ease of use, and memory and data compilation features. But as blockchain technologies like cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralized applications entered the mainstream, Rust became even more popular as one of the most prominent languages for blockchain development.

What kind of jobs use Rust?

Tons of Web and Game Developers already use Rust, but it’s likely that more Software Engineers will add it to their toolkits as blockchain and Web3 become more popular. Some companies are already <a href="https://www.codecademy.com/resources/blog/careers-in-web3-for-programmers-engineers/">posting openings</a> for Smart Contract Developers, Blockchain Infrastructure Engineers, and other jobs in the Web3 space.

What else should I study if I am learning Rust?

If you’re learning Rust because you’re interested in blockchain development, you might also want to pick up the other languages used in the field, like C++, JavaScript, Go, or Solidity. JavaScript can also be helpful if you’re interested in web development or game development.

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Rust for Programmers

A quick primer on the fundamentals of the Rust programming language for experienced programmers.

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This course is dedicated to programmers who are already familiar with the world of programming and are looking to become acquainted with the Rust programming language. We designed this course to be a series of short, interactive articles that you can skim, dive into, or even skip. We did this so that you can use this course to both learn Rust and to check as a reference guide.

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Alisha Grama

Senior Instructional Designer, Computer Science at Codecademy

Alisha is a Senior Instructional Designer in the computer science domain at Codecademy. Alisha majored in Computer Science and minored in Ethics at the University of Rochester, where she gained experience as a Teaching Assistant. Before joining Codecademy, she taught STEM concepts to secondary students, including as the Lead Algebra Teacher at a Brooklyn charter school.

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