CoderDojo and Rust Linz with Rainer Stropek
CoderDojo and Rust Linz with Rainer Stropek  
Podcast: Rustacean Station
Published On: Sat May 27 2023
Description: Allen Wyma and Zeeshan Ali Khan talk with Rainer Stropek, creator of CoderDojo Linz and Rust Linz. Contributing to Rustacean Station Rustacean Station is a community project; get in touch with us if you’d like to suggest an idea for an episode or offer your services as a host or audio editor! Twitter: @rustaceanfm Discord: Rustacean Station Github: @rustacean-station Email: hello@rustacean-station.org Timestamps [@0:00] - Introduction to Rust Linz [@3:23] - How did Rainer get into teaching kids in Austria how to code [@5:17] - CoderDojo’s vision in creating a coding club [@7:44] - Why text-based programming is not an option for kids younger than 10 [@11:31] - Starting programming at a young age [@18:40] - Is coding and programming for everyone? [@22:40] - Parent’s huge influence on kids who wants to pursue programming [@24:32] - CoderDojo’s approach to inclusive programming [@33:55] - CoderDojo for adults and for kids [@35:59] - Rainer’s programming background [@37:29] - Organizing Rust Linz meet-ups [@43:26] - Rust meet-up schedules [@45:09] - Call for speakers for Rust Linz [@49:22] - Using rust in building web APIs and application programming [@50:14] - Interfacing Rust with other languages [@52:19] - Future of WebAssembly [@54:01] - Parting thoughts Credits Intro Theme: Aerocity Audio Editing: Plangora Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset Show Notes: Plangora Hosts: Allen Wyma and Zeeshan Ali Khan