Writing Books Is Like Having a Child

Allen Wyma talks with Maxwell Flitton, author of Rust Web Programming which details how to build web services using Rust.

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Timestamps

• [@0:00] - Introduction
• [@3:21] - What led Maxwell to write and publish books about Rust
• [@6:02] - Type-checking and Python crashes
• [@8:50] - Rust technology and its sustainability
• [@12:32] - Python vs Rust
• [@13:23] - Maxwell’s background and history
• [@16:11] - Details about Maxwell’s book Rust Web Programming
• [@19:19] - Using the actor model
• [@24:02] - Maxwell’s thoughts and motivation for publishing more books
• [@32:44] - Rust community
• [@35:19] - Rust innovations happening in London
• [@36:22] - Where to purchase the Rust Web Programming book
• [@40:14] - What to expect for the upcoming book editions
• [@43:48] - Parting thoughts

Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma