baby steps

baby steps is the personal blog of a programming language designer, used as a space to publish half-formed ideas and reflections rather than polished tutorials. Posts range from technical deep dives like the borrow checker to broader commentary on open source culture and the craft of language design.

The site’s core value is first-hand perspective: the author writes from years of experience in programming language design, offering candid takes on where the field is heading. A recent highlight is an essay on what LLM agents mean for Rust and, conversely, what Rust offers in an agent-driven development world.

It suits Rust developers, programming language enthusiasts, and engineers curious about the intersection of AI tooling and language design. Readers looking for structured courses or reference documentation will not find them here; the content is essay-style and exploratory.

Use it as a source of ideas and discussion rather than a how-to guide. Posts are infrequent and often deliberately unfinished, so expect provocative thinking instead of definitive answers. It is a worthwhile read for anyone who enjoys watching a seasoned designer reason through uncertainty.