What you should know before you start

Before you start using derive-deftly, there are a few things t2hat this guide assumes you are already familiar with. Don't feel bad if you don't know this stuff already; just make a note to come back later once you're ready.

• We assume that you are already familiar with the Rust programming language and the Cargo package management tool. If you're not, maybe try the Rust Book or Rust By Example.

• We assume that you are comfortable writing, building, compiling, and debugging Rust programs.

• We assume that you are already familiar with the macro_rules! syntax for defining "macros by example". If you're not, see the relevant sections in the above books.

If these assumptions are true for you, then let's move ahead!