My programming journey began with Python and JavaScript. Later, drawn to the ML (Meta Language) flavor, I experimented with F# for a while, but eventually abandoned it due to its lacking and fragmented ecosystem. I ultimately chose Rust to learn and use in-depth—a language with ML heritage plus some additional advantages (like performance, safety, and low-level capabilities—yes, these are just bonuses for me). I've been using Rust for over four years now. Throughout my journey of learning and using Rust, the language's emphasis on performance tradeoffs and the accessibility of standard library and crates—which allow direct inspection of underlying implementations—have equipped me with quite a bit of knowledge in low-level and system programming. Now, I need to learn C in preparation for an exam. Thanks to my Rust background, I've already grasped most common C learning challenges related to low-level and system programming (like pointers). Now I'm simply unfamiliar with syntax, flavors, and standard library of C.
Given this situation, is there a C guide tailored for Rust users like me? I've only found Rust guides for C users, which makes sense. However, I believe that my scenario will become increasingly common, especially as the Rust community continues to grow.

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