In this issue, you’ll find:

• How to Land a Job in Rust: Proven strategies and expert advice.
• Tauri 2.0.0 Beta: Discover the new features and improvements.
• Community Snippets: Engaging articles and podcasts to boost your Rust knowledge.

Happy Coding and stay Safe

How to Land a Job in Rust: Insider Tips from Professionals

I know that finding a job in Rust can be challenging, but it’s certainly not impossible. By leveraging four proven strategies and incorporating insights from industry professionals, you can enhance your chances of securing a position in this exciting field.

1 - Build a Strong Online Presence

Creating and showcasing Rust projects on platforms like GitHub can significantly enhance your job prospects. Real-world examples of your work demonstrate your problem-solving skills and Rust proficiency. Additionally, sharing your expertise through a blog, LinkedIn posts or YouTube channel can help you gain recognition within the Rust community.

Pro Tips:

• Showcase Your Projects: Highlight your best Rust projects to demonstrate your capabilities.
• Create Content: Write articles or create videos about Rust to share your knowledge and build your personal brand.

2 - Network and Make Connections

Networking plays a crucial role in finding job opportunities. Engage with the Rust community by joining forums, attending meetups, and participating in relevant Discord servers. Connections within the industry can lead to job recommendations and opportunities you might not find through traditional job listings.

Pro Tips:

• Join Rust Communities: Participate in forums and attend Rust meetups to connect with like-minded professionals.
• Leverage Professional Networks: Use platforms like LinkedIn to connect with industry professionals and stay updated on job openings.

3 - Advocate for Rust at Your Current Job

If you’re already employed, you can introduce Rust to your current workplace. Start by using Rust in a hackathon project to demonstrate its benefits. Follow up with a technical presentation to persuade your team of its advantages. This approach can create internal opportunities to work with Rust without changing jobs.

Pro Tips:

• Promote Rust’s Benefits: Emphasize performance improvements and better memory safety.
• Engage Your Team: Convince senior engineers and stakeholders by showcasing successful Rust projects.

4 - Apply for Rust-Specific Jobs

Directly applying for Rust-specific positions is another effective strategy. Websites like LinkedIn, Stack Overflow, and Hacker News Hiring are great places to find Rust job listings. Many of these positions offer remote work, but be prepared for high competition and senior-level requirements.

Pro Tips:

• Targeted Applications: Focus on job listings that specifically mention Rust.
• Highlight Complementary Skills: Combine Rust expertise with other in-demand skills like Python or C++ to stand out.

Insights from the Rust Community

Here are some additional insights from professionals who have successfully landed Rust jobs:

• Initiate Rust Projects: Some professionals started Rust projects at their current jobs, which helped transition their teams to using Rust. The key is to start small, so consider simple developer tools or other software that isn’t that critical to business operations.  
• Educational Efforts: Successful teams often included structured learning phases, such as weekly meetings to discuss Rust topics and pair programming with experienced Rust developers.
• Create Value with Rust: Demonstrating Rust’s efficiency through projects, like data-flow orchestration systems, can convince teams to adopt it widely.
• Leverage Open Source: Contributing to or initiating open-source Rust projects can significantly boost your profile and provide valuable experience.

By focusing on these strategies, you can increase your chances of landing a job in Rust programming. Keep learning, stay connected with the community, and showcase your expertise to make your mark in the Rust ecosystem.

Have you landed a job using Rust? Share your experiences with me! I’d love to hear your stories and tips.

Building Secure and Efficient Desktop/Mobile Applications

Tauri is an innovative framework designed for building secure, customizable, and efficient desktop applications using web technologies. With its lightweight nature and focus on security, Tauri allows developers to create cross-platform applications that are both powerful and performant.

Announcing Tauri 2.0.0 Beta: A New Milestone

The Tauri team announced the release of Tauri 2.0.0 Beta in February, introducing several enhancements and new features:    

• Enhanced API: Offers more flexibility and control over application development.   
• Improved Performance: Ensures faster and more efficient applications.
• Security Enhancements: Integrates additional features to protect against potential threats. 
• Better Documentation: Updated resources to facilitate easier onboarding for developers. 
• Mobile Support: Now supports mobile development, a game-changer that expands Tauri’s versatility beyond desktop applications.

As we approach the end of June, the anticipation builds for the upcoming release candidate, followed by the stable version. This progress makes it an exciting time to highlight Tauri in this newsletter. Developers are encouraged to explore the new features and provide feedback to shape the final release.

Get started with Tauri 2.0.0

Snippets

• Master Rust by Playing Video Games!
• Podcast Rust in automotive: OxidOS
• 120ms to 30ms: Python 🐍 to Rust 🦀🚀
• More Memory Safety for Let’s Encrypt: Deploying ntpd-rs

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