Finally I have a valid reason to learn about memory management. It was also hella weird when encountering it.

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    I’ve used C++20 on embedded devices and the generated code was simpler than the C version. Why do you still use C?

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          The reason I got recommended to learn C first is so that you are getting used to handling memory by yourself. Then you switch to rust and since you are used to handling memory your rust code is usually better quality.

          Another reason I want to learn C is because I regularly have to work with Arduinos.

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            I can’t comment whether learning C first improves your rust, but it certainly makes you appreciate what the rust compiler does.
            Also learning rust improved my C.

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              I think it’s a fair strategy. If they know what happens if you do it wrong people suddenly complain less about rust’s borrow checker. Whereas people who are only used to garbage collected language don’t usually have the slightest clue why it works the way it does.