I am a young person currently learning C. I have been studying for about 4 months now, and i really want to become a good low end developer so i can make FREE, OPEN SOURCE software. I still have a lot more to learn, but i hope one day i can actually make my own software that can be used by EVERYONE. What do you think my path should be after C? I am kinda holding back on x86 assembly since i have heard its one of the hardest programming languages ever, but besides that what other languages should i try? rust sounds like a good one but idk
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I am sure Rust would be a good choice. A lot of military software is being transitioned to Rust and, as you can see here, it’s not a very common skill among developers.
Hi there, welcome to the community! 
Awesome to see your passion for C, it’s a strong foundation for low-level development. If you’re enjoying it, here are some great next steps to consider:
- C++: Builds on C with object-oriented features. It’s widely used in game development, engines, and performance-critical applications.
- Rust: A modern systems language known for memory safety and speed. It’s gaining traction in open-source and even military projects.
- Assembly (x86): Tough but rewarding if you want to understand the hardware level. Consider exploring it once you’re more confident.
- Git & GitHub: Must-have tools for managing code and contributing to open-source projects.
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