I'm guessing the 10+ hours a week is like 15+ hours a week if you come in with very little C++ or rust experience?
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Discussion
I think it all depends on the person. If you are interested, nostr:npub10p33xu03t8q7d9nxtks63dq4gmt4v4d3ppd5lcdp4rg9hxsd0f8q7mn2l2 has a free Intro to Rust course, made for bitcoiners: https://btcdemy.thinkific.com
I wouldn’t let a limited knowledge of c++ or rust hold you back if the program is something you are enthusiastic about. You could always start it and take a step back if the time commitment is too much.
