---
title: How To Learn Rust
osem_url: https://osem.seagl.org/conferences/seagl2017/program/proposals/378
beginning: '2017-10-06T13:30:00.000-07:00'
end: '2017-10-06T13:50:00.000-07:00'
presenters:
- name: E. Dunham
  affiliation: Mozilla
  osem_url: https://osem.seagl.org/users/45
  gravatar_id: 5e3a5b03dcbda6bfb39cb98060c43034
  biography: E. Dunham is the DevOps engineer for Mozilla research, which in practice
    means shepherding servers for the Rust language and Servo browser engine web presence,
    continuous integration, and release infrastructure. The OSU Open Source Lab alum's
    hobbies include carpentry, gardening, and filing “please license your code” issues
    on GitHub.
---

Rust is a systems programming language that runs blazingly fast, prevents segfaults, and guarantees thread safety. This talk will answer the question "When should I use Rust?", and introduce you to the fabulous world of educational resources created by friendly Rustaceans to accompany you on your adventure into safe systems programming.
