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Rust for Freshmen

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Overview

Learn about the potential for teaching Rust to college freshmen in this 27-minute conference talk from RustFest Global 2020. Explore the challenges and benefits of introducing Rust early in computer science education, including its safety guarantees and valuable industry skills. Discover how Rust concepts align with fundamental computer science principles, covering topics such as abstraction, error handling, and data sameness. Examine the viability of incorporating Rust into introductory programming courses and consider its impact on students' learning outcomes.

Syllabus

Intro
Goal
Fundamentals of Computer Science II ("Fundies 2")
Introduction to Rust
Abstraction
Error Handling
Sameness of data
Fixing our problems
Honorable mentions
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