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author: Adam T. Carpenter, Carpenter Tutoring
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# Computational problem solving with _Rust_

## Introduction

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~~~fsays
Welcome!
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[practice of computing using python](https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/practice-of-computing-using-python-the/p200000003329/9780137524839)

[rust book](https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/)

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# What is this course?

This course will focus on computational problem solving using Rust as a first
language. _It aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to write
programs to solve problems._

Consider this an introductory, "101"-level computer science course on
programming fundamentals taught by Carpenter Tutoring.

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# Who is this course for?

- people in school who are new to computer programming
- people with careers who want to use programming to get work done
- people who tinker with machines and want to experiment with programming

Computer programming is for everyone, not just a select few ("programmers").
Text processing and number crunching i.e., working with data, are two primary
instigators for computer programming. Everyone will likely find these things
useful.

_This course is for everyone who wants to solve problems using computers._

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# Who is this course _not_ for?

- people who are already proficient in programming
- programmers who want to pick up Rust fast
- people who aren't interested in learning something hard to make life easy

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# Materials

This course is a translation from one language to another. Instead of being
taught in Python, it's being taught in Rust.

[Practice of Computing Using Python](https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/practice-of-computing-using-python-the/P200000003329/9780137524839)

The above textbook is used for course framework and method. The syntax and other
language content comes from the [Rust Book](https://doc.rust-lang.org/book/).

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# Who am I?

- Bachelor's of Science from College of William and Mary, majoring in CS
- Nearly five years employed as software engineer focusing on server-side
  automation and support self-service
- Using Rust productively for over three years

[Bio](https://www.53hor.net/info)

[Carpenter Tutoring](https://carpentertutoring.com)

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# Setup and resources

[The playground](https://play.rust-lang.org)

[Getting started/installation](https://www.rust-lang.org/learn/get-started)

[Docs, books, and self-learning](https://www.rust-lang.org/learn)