How do I access the course materials?

The course materials can be accessed as one progresses from 1 lesson to another by completing the due assignments and graded assignments.

Is a certificate provided upon course completion?

Yes, a course completion certificate is allocated upon completing all graded assessments present in the Rust Programming Essentials course.

Who is this Rust Programming Essentials course for?

This course is designed for freshers who are novices in programming and web development aiming for the role of a Web Developer, Data Scientist, System Programmer, etc.

Are best practices for writing production-ready Rust code discussed?

Yes, you’ll explore idiomatic Rust practices, performance optimization, and secure coding standards for production.

What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Rust Programming Essentials

This course is part of Programming with Rust Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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4 modules

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

18 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Understand the core principles of Rust’s ownership, borrowing, and lifetimes to ensure memory safety without a garbage collector. - Apply Rust’s pattern matching and control flow constructs to develop robust and efficient applications. - Analyze Rust’s type system, including generics and traits, to create modular and reusable code solutions. - Create scalable and maintainable projects using Cargo, Rust’s package manager, to manage dependencies, run tests, and build binaries. This course is designed for Web developers, software engineers, system programmers, entrepreneurs, coding enthusiasts, and freshers who aspire to build a career in software development. Prior experience with any programming language is beneficial but not mandatory. Embark on your educational journey to learn Rust Programming Essentials, exploring best practices and enhancing your development skills.

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 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 29 minutes

Course Introduction 5 minutes
The Story Behind Rust 5 minutes
Rust vs. Other Programming Languages 6 minutes
Installation Guide for VS Code Set-Up 5 minutes
Rust IDE Setup 3 minutes
Rust IDE Text Editor 5 minutes

4 readings Total 32 minutes

Course Overview 7 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums 5 minutes
Rust Installation Guide 10 minutes
Rust Development Setup Guide Summary 10 minutes

3 assignments Total 80 minutes

Knowledge Check - Introduction to Rust 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Rust Development Setup 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Rust Programming Introduction and Setting up Development Environment 60 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

State a few features that make Rust different from other programming languages? 5 minutes

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

27 videos Total 142 minutes

Rust Syntax Overview 6 minutes
Data Types 5 minutes
Understanding Rust Types 4 minutes
Functions 5 minutes
Tuples 5 minutes
Loops in Rust 4 minutes
Working with Loops: Understanding while and loop in Rust 6 minutes
Break and Continue 7 minutes
Error Handling 5 minutes
Unrecoverable Errors 3 minutes
Result Enum and its Variants 4 minutes
Result Enum Demo 5 minutes
Option Enums Overview 5 minutes
Option Enum Demo 4 minutes
Error Propagation Techniques 7 minutes
Mastering Combining Techniques 7 minutes
Panic and Unwind 6 minutes
Introduction to Structs 4 minutes
Practical Applications of Structs 5 minutes
Enums 5 minutes
Pattern Matching for Error Prevention 5 minutes
Pattern Matching in Complex Data Types 4 minutes
Introduction to Collections 6 minutes
BTree and HashSet 5 minutes
Introduction to Strings 6 minutes
Complex Data Structures Management 6 minutes
Unlocking Deeper Levels of Complex Data Structures 7 minutes

3 readings Total 27 minutes

Error Wrapping 7 minutes
Error Handling in Asynchronous Code 10 minutes
Type Aliases 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 100 minutes

Knowledge Check - Syntax and Operations 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Error Handling Best Practices 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Structural Elements 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Composite Data Management 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Fundamentals of Rust 60 minutes

This module covers advanced Rust programming, focusing on ownership, memory management, borrowing, and code reuse. Learners will also explore polymorphism, trait objects, and generics.

What's included

15 videos5 readings5 assignments

15 videos Total 92 minutes

Understanding Ownership 4 minutes
Ownership Rules 7 minutes
Copy Semantics 6 minutes
Concept of Borrowing 4 minutes
Mutable and Immutable Borrowing 7 minutes
Borrow Checker 6 minutes
Introduction to Traits 5 minutes
Trait Objects in Rust 7 minutes
Using Traits for Code Reuse 7 minutes
Dynamic Dispatch and Trait Objects 6 minutes
Introduction to Generics 6 minutes
Generic Functions 5 minutes
Generic Methods 6 minutes
Using Generics for Flexible Code 10 minutes
Enhancing Reusability with Generics 5 minutes

5 readings Total 32 minutes

Ownership and Functions 5 minutes
Advanced Ownership Patterns 5 minutes
Borrowing With Smart Pointers 10 minutes
Exploring Techniques for Optimizing Trait Object Usage and Minimizing Runtime Overhead 7 minutes
Generic Traits and Generic Lifetimes 5 minutes

5 assignments Total 100 minutes

Knowledge Check - Concept of Ownership 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Unlocking Rust's Borrowing System 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Traits 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Generics 10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Rust Programming Concepts 60 minutes

In this module, learners will demonstrate their understanding through a final assessment and apply their acquired skills in a hands-on practice project.

What's included

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.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.