The 'Web Development in Rust' course equips learners with essential skills to build high-performance web services using Rust. Focusing on Rust's speed, safety, and concurrency, this course guides you through developing scalable and robust backend solutions for modern applications.
Web Development with Rust
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Web Development with Rust
This course is part of Programming with Rust Specialization
Instructor: Edureka
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Intermediate level
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11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
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What you'll learn
Implement routing mechanisms in Rust web frameworks to define endpoints and handle HTTP requests efficiently.
Utilize popular Rust web frameworks, such as Rocket and Actix, to build robust server-side applications.
Establish database connections and perform CRUD operations efficiently using the Diesel ORM in Rust.
Design and implement RESTful APIs that follow best practices for effective resource management and performance.
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November 2024
Assessments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module covers key aspects of Rust web development, including routing, building web apps with Rocket, and integrating databases using Diesel ORM. Learners will define routes, handle requests, create a basic Rocket app, and manage databases with Diesel.
What's included
10 videos3 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts
The second module covers RESTful API development in Rust, including designing APIs, implementing CRUD operations, and handling authentication. Learners will generate API documentation using OpenAPI and Swagger, ensuring clear communication of functionality. By the end, they'll be able to build and document secure, efficient APIs in Rust.
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10 videos4 readings4 assignments
The third module explores systems programming in Rust, focusing on pointers, unsafe code, and system calls. Learners will also explore advanced networking, asynchronous programming with Tokio, and WebSocket integration, along with building minimalist operating system kernels and memory management.
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8 videos2 readings4 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
The Web Development in Rust refers to the practice of building web applications and services using the Rust programming language.
The prerequisites for Web Development in Rust 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 is beneficial for working with Rust tools. While these are helpful prerequisites, it's worth noting that the Web Development in Rust 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 and Mac OS Windows OS
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.
Mac OS Operating System Compatibility:
Processor: A 64-bit processor (Intel or Apple Silicon) with at least 1.4 GHz speed or higher is recommended.
Memory (RAM): A minimum of 8 GB of RAM is required for better performance.
Hard Drive Space: At least 2 GB of free hard drive space for the installation and necessary dependencies.