Most commentary about the usefulness of coding agents seems to center around web, mobile, etc...
Are the agents similarly effective in real world domains? (embedded, robotics, aerospace, etc.) If not, why not?
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Is this something you're doing in reaction to AI?
So, let's wade through the uncertainty together! We hope you'll stay for this, but if this isn't what you signed up for, no hard feelings : )
- Drew
Above all, this change in focus comes from an understanding that some in our community are incredibly anxious in this moment. If this is you, know that I feel a ton of empathy for you. But, we all have to keep stumbling forward with whatever information we have.
So, we will continue to post about Rust, and our focus will continue to be on you- this amazing group of Rustaceans that have rallied around filtra. But, we will also focus our attention on asking questions about your (and our) future in the age of AI.
What is clear is that the ground is moving beneath our feet. Anything we say about Rust in particular is less helpful to our community than what light we might be able to shed on the path forward by asking good questions about the future.
To be clear, we don't know whether AI will increase or decrease demand for software engineers.
We don't know whether we should all be getting even better at writing code or becoming product generalists.
We, like you, have virtually no answers.
We think it is very clear that AI is shifting the landscape for our community in a way that eclipses any conversations about Rust.
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Our content has always been very Rust focused. We love Rust. Beyond the language, we love the Rust community. And, our highest purpose has always been to help those in the community find ways to support their families through rewarding work. 🧵
AI Code Review Is A New, Discrete Skill
We have to learn to discern when we have to understand a snippet of AI generated code deeply and when we don't.
- Bit of UI code that behaves how it should? -> Skim
- Password salt and hash-> CHECK IT
Agree?
Been wondering this myself. I suppose one thing that might come into play is the available dataset (either training or to bring into context) it can draw from to inform its implementation.
Oh, also, all signs indicate that xAI is building a model that outputs executables directly. So, check mate!
I always thought the Rust haters were grizzled C/C++ vets who couldn't be bothered changing because they had expelled memory leaks out of their very being many years ago. Now I'm starting to see that a lot of them are just as zealous as the RIIR crowd.
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What questions or thoughts do you have about the intersection of AI and Rust?
Why is Rust such a big deal for robotics? Carter Schultz of @ampsortation.bsky.social explained this to me in a very clear way when we talked. Check out the interview linked in the comments!
January '26 Rust Jobs Report just dropped!
Highlights:
- Privacy company Proton cracks top 10 hirers
- IOT/Robotics/Automotive finally takes its rightful place as largest Rust hiring industry
Check out the full report linked in the comments!
Ignore every AI headline.
Many of us are breathlessly following every development.
It's keeping us from the daily blocking and tackling that actually moves the needle in our lives.
Learn the state of the art for a couple of concentrated days every quarter. That's all you need.
If you write code in 2026, it seems there are two ways forward for your career:
1. Learn how to build a whole product (learn about design and business).
2. Learn even more about the deep tech details.
Which way are you going?
Are you Rustmaxxing?
Been working on learning how to wield the term "mog."
So, let's give this a shot...
Fair to say Rust mogs C?
The goal is that when you do actually apply to a job you know who's on the other side of the web form, and you know that they're looking for your resume in the stack.
Bonus points if you can get one of these done:
- Contribute meaningfully to an open source project the company maintains or cares about
- Volunteer on advisory boards or similar in your chosen industry
2. Use social media to expand your network for free.
- DON'T spam connection requests or DMs
- Post content relevant to your interests
- Engage thoughtfully with others
- DM and get to know everyone that follows you.
1. Before anything else, work your network. Who already knows and trusts you? Nepotism exists because of familial love, but also because family members are a known entity. Use this instead of complaining. Contact:
- Family
- Friends
- Former coworkers and clients
- Etc
STOP SPAMMING YOUR RESUME TO RANDOM JOBS!
Instead, think like the hirer.
Q: What is a hirer's greatest fear?
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To get hired, think about providing off-resume evidence of capability and character.
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Very cool! Thanks for pointing this out. I actually have a private question about it (No not asking for an intro to Nathaniel) if you wouldn't mind DMing us. (Should be open)
@rustcodepro.bsky.social and @filtra.bsky.social -> you might be interested in the interview we did with Nathaniel Simard, creator of Burn, on @practicalai.bsky.social
practicalai.fm/242
I think this makes sense. People that code a lot tend to mostly be in one stack and project where they know the syntax and architecture extremely well and can just flow through solving problems. For the rest of us, having a helper is awesome. Seem true to you?
