Begin your journey into Rust programming with this all-encompassing course designed for developers looking to grasp the power and efficiency of Rust. Start with the essentials, including setting up your development environment and running your first program. As you progress, delve into basic programming constructs such as variables, data types, and functions, building a strong foundation for more complex concepts.
Introduction to Rust Programming and Core Concepts
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Introduction to Rust Programming and Core Concepts
This course is part of Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert Specialization
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Beginner level
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10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Apply Rust's ownership model for memory safety.
Analyze control structures to manage program flow.
Create advanced Rust applications using lifetimes, closures, and iterators.
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September 2024
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4 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module, we will get acquainted with Rust programming and cover the course learning objectives. You will learn how to install Rust and VS Code, set up a development environment, and run your first Rust program to understand the basics.
What's included
3 videos2 readings
In this module, we will delve into basic programming concepts in Rust. You will learn about program outputs, comments, variables, and different data types including strings, tuples, arrays, and vectors, along with functions and inputs.
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7 videos
In this module, we will explore the core concept of ownership in Rust programming. You will learn about primitive and non-primitive types, memory management with heap and stack, and ownership rules in the context of functions and references.
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5 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will cover control structures in Rust. You will learn to implement conditional statements, various loop types, and use break and continue statements to manage the flow of your programs efficiently.
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6 videos
In this module, we will undertake a hands-on project to implement a stack data structure. You will learn to reverse strings and evaluate expressions using stacks, including converting infix to postfix notation and evaluating postfix expressions.
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7 videos1 assignment
In this module, we will explore advanced Rust features such as structures, traits, generics, and enums. You will learn to construct and implement these features, including option and result enums, and use hash maps for data storage.
What's included
8 videos
In this module, we will delve into advanced Rust programming concepts including lifetimes, closures, and iterators. You will learn to manage memory with lifetimes, write concise code with closures, and use iterators to process data efficiently.
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8 videos1 reading2 assignments
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