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Intermediate Rust Programming and Web Server Development
Packt

Intermediate Rust Programming and Web Server Development

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

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete
3 weeks at 2 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create and manage Rust projects and modules; utilize enums, structs, and traits for effective code organization.

  • Implement smart pointers and concurrency for optimized performance.

  • Develop and test a complete web server using Actix Web.

  • Handle errors, manage memory efficiently, and secure web applications with user authentication and data integrity.

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September 2024

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3 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

In this module, we will establish a solid foundation in Rust basics. You'll create your first Rust project, learn to handle fixed-size and dynamic-sized variables, and dive into basic collections like arrays and vectors. Additionally, we'll explore closures, number literals, raw strings, and work with binary data at a low level. The module concludes with an overview of the Rust standard library, equipping you with essential tools and knowledge for efficient coding.

What's included

8 videos2 readings

In this module, we will advance your Rust programming skills. You'll create modules, work with Enums and Structs, and explore Rust's powerful traits and generics. We will also delve into lifetimes, ensuring proper memory management, and practice pattern matching with various data types. Additionally, you'll perform your first async API call, handle errors gracefully, and revisit collections with HashMaps and HashSets. This comprehensive module prepares you for complex Rust programming challenges.

What's included

18 videos1 assignment

In this module, we will explore advanced Rust programming concepts. You'll learn about declarative and procedural macros, enhancing your ability to generate and abstract code. We will dive into smart pointers like Box, RefCell, and Weak for dynamic memory management. Furthermore, you'll master Rust concurrency with Mutex and Arc, ensuring thread-safe data sharing and synchronization. Finally, you'll learn how to publish packages to crates, contributing to the Rust ecosystem and sharing your creations with the community.

What's included

11 videos

In this module, we will build your first web server template using Rust and Actix Web. You'll start with an introduction to web servers and Actix Web, followed by a project setup and struct definitions. We'll implement database functionality and ensure thread safety with AppState and Mutex. You'll develop and test the initial web server, complete task CRUD operations, and enable user registration and login. The module concludes with mutation adjustments and guidance on the next steps for future development, laying the groundwork for robust and scalable web applications.

What's included

13 videos1 reading2 assignments

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