The "Rust Programming Essentials" course aims to empower learners with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for creating high-performance, safe, and concurrent applications using the Rust programming language. Renowned for its emphasis on safety, speed, and concurrency, Rust has rapidly become a preferred choice for system-level programming, web development, and various performance-critical applications.
Rust Programming Essentials
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Rust Programming Essentials
This course is part of Programming with Rust Specialization
Instructor: Edureka
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Beginner level
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12 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Apply Rust’s pattern matching and control flow constructs to develop robust and efficient applications.
Implement ownership and borrowing to manage memory safely and efficiently in Rust programs.
Analyze Rust’s type system, including generics and traits, to create modular and reusable code solutions.
Build scalable projects with Cargo to manage dependencies, run tests, and compile binaries.
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November 2024
Assessments
14 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module is designed to provide learners with a foundational understanding of the Rust programming language and guide them through setting up their development environment. This module is essential for beginners, as it lays the groundwork for more advanced topics covered in the course.
What's included
6 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module covers essential Rust programming concepts, from basic syntax and data types to advanced error handling and data management techniques. Learners will gain the skills to build robust, flexible programs and effectively solve complex programming tasks.
What's included
27 videos3 readings5 assignments
This module covers advanced Rust programming, focusing on ownership, memory management, borrowing, and code reuse. Learners will also explore polymorphism, trait objects, and generics.
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15 videos5 readings5 assignments
In this module, learners will demonstrate their understanding through a final assessment and apply their acquired skills in a hands-on practice project.
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1 video1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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Frequently asked questions
Rust Programming Essentials course encompass fundamental concepts, syntax, and features that every Rust programmer should understand to write safe, efficient, and idiomatic code.
The prerequisites for Rust Programming Essentials course include: - Computer Science Fundamentals: Familiarity with fundamental concepts such as data structures (arrays, strings, functions) can assist in applying these concepts while Programming with Rust. - Text Editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE): Familiarity with using a text editor (e.g., VSCode, IntelliJ) or an IDE (e.g., VS Code) for writing and managing code. - Command-Line Interface (CLI) Familiarity: Basic knowledge of using the command line interface for compiling, running, and managing files can be beneficial for working with Rust tools. While these are helpful prerequisites, it's worth noting that Rust Programming Essentials course is designed to be user-friendly and accessible to many users. Beginners can start with basic tasks and gradually build their skills as they gain more experience with the tool.
Operating System Compatibility: Rust is compatible with the following Windows operating systems:
Windows 11 (64-bit)
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor: A 64-bit processor with at least 1.4 GHz speed or higher is recommended.
Memory (RAM): A minimum of 8 GB RAM is required for better performance.
Hard Drive Space: You need at least 2 GB of free hard drive space for the installation.