I've personally been doing C and then C++ for about a decade before moving onto Rust 2-3 year ago. I don't think you're missing out on much by skipping C or C++

I've personally been doing C and then C++ for about a decade before moving onto Rust 2-3 year ago. I don't think you're missing out on much by skipping C or C++, but I recommend dabbling in them a bit (doesn't matter if before/while/after learning Rust), as it will make you appreciate Rust more.