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Lukas Hammer
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My Rust Learning Journey: Challenges, Projects, and Growth

I've been spending a lot of time with "The Rust Programming Language" lately, and honestly, it’s been a game-changer. I’ve been working through the exercises in the 2023 edition to get a real feel for how the language works.

Rust isn't exactly easy—the ownership system and the compiler can be pretty demanding—but that’s what makes it so rewarding. I’ve been practicing the core concepts like borrowing, using collections, and handling errors properly. One project I really enjoyed was building a Median and Mode Finder. It was a great way to practice parsing input and managing data, especially when handling multiple modes at once.

Each chapter helps me feel more confident in my code. The book does a fantastic job of giving you just enough guidance while still letting you solve problems on your own. If you’re thinking about learning Rust, I’d highly recommend starting there; it's an incredible resource. I’m excited to keep building and see where this goes next.

Also check out all of the projects on GitHub.

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