Learning enough C to be able to understand most C you come across is a much, much smaller lift than doing the same with C++. It can be useful later and also gi

Learning enough C to be able to understand most C you come across is a much, much smaller lift than doing the same with C++. It can be useful later and also give you an understanding of how computers work, at least down to the level of abstraction they present to compiled code which does hide some of the underlying complexity. And I think, for me at least, having a C level understanding of things will help understand the design and rules of Rust more easily. You don't need to learn it first but spending a weekend on it before diving into Rust is plausibly a good idea. C++ has everything C has plus many layers of complexity deposited over it that can make you more productive but also obscure your relationship with the machine. If you're going to go on to Rust I wouldn't bother with C++ at all right now.