Web Development with Rust

This course is part of Programming with Rust Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

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Assessments

13 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

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.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Apply key Rust concepts, including HTTP fundamentals, RESTful APIs, and server-side rendering, to build backend systems. - Implement popular Rust web frameworks such as Rocket and Actix to create dynamic and efficient web applications. - Integrate database functionality efficiently using Diesel ORM for data storage and retrieval. - Harness Rust's powerful concurrency features to develop responsive applications handling multiple simultaneous requests. - Follow best practices for performance, security, and scalability in backend development. Designed for web developers, software engineers, system programmers, entrepreneurs, coding enthusiasts, and freshers aspiring to build a career in software development. Prior programming experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Start your educational journey with this comprehensive course to master Rust web development and enhance your programming skills.

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

10 videos Total 51 minutes

Course Introduction 4 minutes
Understanding Routing in Rust Web Applications 6 minutes
Defining Routes and Handling Requests 7 minutes
Managing Request Parameters and Query Strings 7 minutes
Introduction to Rocket 4 minutes
Installing and Configuring Rocket 3 minutes
Creating a Basic Rocket Application 4 minutes
Introduction to Diesel ORM 6 minutes
Defining Models and Schema 5 minutes
Querying and Manipulating Data 5 minutes

3 readings Total 27 minutes

Course Overview 10 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums 7 minutes
Middleware in Rocket 10 minutes

4 assignments Total 90 minutes

Knowledge Check: Web Servers with Rocket 60 minutes
Knowledge Check - Routing and Handling Requests 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Setting up a Rocket Application 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Database Integration with Diesel 10 minutes

2 discussion prompts Total 20 minutes

Introduce Yourself 10 minutes
Rocket Design Philosophy 10 minutes

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.

What's included

10 videos4 readings4 assignments

10 videos Total 52 minutes

Introduction to RESTful APIs 4 minutes
Choosing a Web Framework 5 minutes
Steps to Build RESTful APIs 5 minutes
Overview of HTTP Methods and CRUD Operations 4 minutes
Authentication and Authorization in Rust 6 minutes
Authentication and Authorization Testing 5 minutes
Transaction Handling in Rust 8 minutes
Generating API documentation 6 minutes
Annotating Routes and Models 5 minutes
Hosting API Documentation with Swagger UI or ReDo 4 minutes

4 readings Total 60 minutes

Building a Basic RESTful API 15 minutes
Pagination and Filtering 10 minutes
Testing CRUD Operations 20 minutes
Writing Unit Tests and Integration Tests 15 minutes

4 assignments Total 90 minutes

Knowledge Check: RESTful API Development 60 minutes
Knowledge Check - Designing RESTful APIs with Rust 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - HTTP Methods and CRUD Operations 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - API Documentation with OpenAPI and Swagger 10 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments

8 videos Total 44 minutes

Working with Pointers and Unsafe Code 8 minutes
FFI and Interoperability 5 minutes
System Calls and File I/O 4 minutes
Network Programming in Rust 5 minutes
Asynchronous Networking with Tokio 5 minutes
WebSocket Programming with Rust 7 minutes
Minimalist Kernels 7 minutes
Memory Management in Kernels 4 minutes

2 readings Total 35 minutes

Setting Up a Web Socket 20 minutes
Operating System Kernels 15 minutes

4 assignments Total 90 minutes

Knowledge Check: Systems Programming with Rust 60 minutes
Knowledge Check - Low-Level Systems Programming 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Advanced Networking and WebSocket Programming 10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Building Operating System Kernels 10 minutes

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