netdev - Seeking guidance on Rust porting for network driver as a learning project

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Message-Id: <355E9163-9274-49C3-98AB-7354B9C091B7@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:05:14 -0300
From: Guilherme Novaes Lima <acc.guilhermenl@...il.com>
To: netdev@...r.kernel.org
Subject: Seeking guidance on Rust porting for network driver as a learning
 project 

Hello everyone,

I’m a computer science student working on a graduation project focused on learning more about the Linux kernel and Rust. I understand that the kernel maintainers have been cautious about integrating Rust, and my intention is not to push for any immediate changes, but rather to explore Rust porting as a learning exercise.

Specifically, I’m interested in working with a network driver to get hands-on experience. My goal is to comply fully with the community’s expectations and guidelines, and to better understand the technical and cultural aspects before considering any real contributions in the future.

If there are any maintainers or experienced folks willing to offer guidance or suggest a suitable driver for this kind of project, I’d be very grateful. I’m not asking anyone to do the work, just hoping to learn and engage respectfully with the community.

Thanks for your time and any advice you can share.

Best regards,
Guilherme Lima