List external ressources / tutorials on rust-libp2p

[elenaf9]

In the last community call, the topic of external resources on (rust-)libp2p came up.

There are quite a few useful ones out there, e.g.:

• libp2p tutorial: Build a peer-to-peer app in Rust
• Exploring Rust's libp2p: A Live Learning Journey

I wanted to open the discussion on whether we want do include links to such resources in our repo, e.g. in as a ## External Resources section in our examples/README.md.
I think they can help newcomers quite a bit.

However, because they are external, there is also the risk of them being or becoming outdated and not working with our current API anymore.

[seetadev]

Thank you for bringing up the topic of external resources for rust-libp2p. I completely agree that well-curated external resources can be incredibly valuable for newcomers and even experienced developers looking to deepen their understanding of peer-to-peer networking with Rust. Resources like tutorials and live coding sessions often provide practical insights and step-by-step guidance that can complement our official documentation and examples. Wish to suggest some more external resources, which we may include:

1. Tutorials

   • Playing with Decentralized P2P Network: https://medium.com/lifefunk/playing-with-decentralized-p2p-network-rust-libp2p-stacks-2022abdf3503

   • Exploring Rust libp2p: https://dev.to/oudwud/exploring-rust-libp2p-4pd4

   • Learn libp2p in Rust: https://redandgreen.co.uk/learn-libp2p-in-rust/rust-programming/

2. Video Guides

   • Full Stack Rust libp2p Apps with WASM and WebRTC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cROI6RMyQ70

   • Introduction to Rust libp2p: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqSXFlCwgMY

3. Blog Posts

   • Libp2p Demo utilizing Rust: https://koonts.net/articles/rust-libp2p

   • A Rusty Bootstrapper: https://blog.ipfs.tech/2023-rust-libp2p-based-ipfs-bootstrap-node/

   • Decentralized Networking with libp2p Rust Library: https://blog.devgenius.io/decentralized-networking-with-the-libp2p-rust-library-ef4c06988193

4. Advanced/Specialized Topics

   • Anonymous P2P Apps in Rust: https://comit.network/blog/2020/07/02/tor-poc/

[seetadev]

As discussed in yesterday's libp2p Community Call and recent maintainer's call, I'd like to share some feedback and thoughts on including external resources to scale developer adoption:

Pros of Including External Resources:
Accelerated Learning: Community tutorials offer hands-on experiences that can significantly shorten the learning curve for new contributors.
Broader Perspectives: External resources explore diverse use cases, design choices, and problem-solving approaches beyond our core documentation.
Community Engagement: Showcasing community-created content promotes involvement and highlights real-world applications.

Managing the Risk of Outdated Content:
To address concerns about resource compatibility, wish to propose:
Regular Review Process: Conduct periodic reviews (quarterly/semi-annually) to check resource compatibility with the current rust-libp2p API.
Clear Disclaimer: Add a prominent note explaining that external resources may not reflect the latest API changes.
Community Feedback Loop: Create a dedicated channel for reporting outdated links and suggesting new resources.

Recommended Curation Strategy:

• Implement quarterly resource reviews
• Include clear disclaimers about potential API changes
• Foster community contributions and feedback
• Maintain rigorous technical accuracy checks

Adding an External Resources section to examples/README.md can enhance the onboarding experience and provide valuable learning paths for developers. By implementing periodic reviews, clear disclaimers, and community-driven curation, we can mitigate the risk of outdated content while maximizing the value of these resources.

Thoughts and further input are welcome :)