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As someone that is looking to learn one or the other (and hopefully be able to utilize it to land a job too), is the recommendation to skip learning C++ at this
by pwpw 4y ago
As someone that is looking to learn one or the other (and hopefully be able to utilize it to land a job too), is the recommendation to skip learning C++ at this point and learn Rust instead? I was going to learn how to write a game boy emulator, which could be written in either, but I’d also like the language to help me in the professional world as someone getting ready to enter the field.
- eloff 4y agoYou'll have a harder time finding work, as there aren't a lot of Rust jobs. That's why it's a signal that a person loves their craft - there's little financial incentive in learning it. When it comes to finding work, pick a mainstream language. This will change over time as Rust becomes mainstream, which I think is likely.
- pwpw 4y agoThanks. My plan will be to follow along https://www.learncpp.com/ https://www.learncpp.com/ and then check out the Rust book later on then. I've found previous success in learning an older language that a newer one can replace (JavaScript to TypeScript) as it helps me understand why devs might prefer the newer language and what it aims to solve. It's a lot of learning, but perhaps that is a necessary evil to grow into a strong developer.