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Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts
Packt

Intermediate Rust Programming and Advanced Concepts

Packt

Instructor: Packt

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

10 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Implement various smart pointers for advanced memory management.

  • Apply macros and advanced testing techniques in Rust.

  • Analyze and solve real-world problems using advanced data structures and algorithms.

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September 2024

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Rust Programming Masterclass from Beginner to Expert Specialization
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There are 5 modules in this course

In this module, we will dive into the Rust module system, exploring how to create and manage modules and crates. You will learn to use Cargo tools for visualizing module hierarchies, apply re-exporting with pub use, integrate external crates, and publish your own crate.

What's included

6 videos2 readings

In this module, we will explore smart pointers in Rust, including their types and usage. You will learn about 'Box', 'Rc', and 'RefCell' smart pointers, their applications in singly and doubly linked lists, and techniques to prevent memory leaks due to reference cycles.

What's included

11 videos

In this module, we will cover advanced Rust techniques, focusing on macros and their patterns, handling partial moves, and leveraging 'as_ref' for efficient code. We will also delve into advanced testing practices to help you write robust Rust programs.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will tackle real-life applications and problem-solving using Rust. You'll build features like search results with 'HashMaps', highest stock price tracking with 'MaxStack', and item suggestions with 'HashSets'. Learn to apply advanced data structures like binary search trees and tries for efficient solutions.

What's included

14 videos

In this module, we will explore Rust traits in-depth, focusing on trait bounds, associated types, and trait items. You will learn about the scope and application of traits, including marker and super traits, and gain insights into static versus dynamic dispatch for optimal code design.

What's included

6 videos1 reading2 assignments

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