Overview

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Elevate your Rust programming expertise with this comprehensive advanced course designed for developers eager to master efficient coding and real-world applications. Begin by refining your skills in efficient Rust programming, exploring struct initialization, function inputs, coercion, and tips for writing optimized code. Delve into advanced topics like disabling mutability for finalized objects, string concatenation, and the builder pattern. Transition to the realm of concurrency, where you'll gain a deep understanding of threads, synchronization, and communication between threads using channels. Learn to handle multiple producers, share states, and manage mutexes effectively. Practical projects like web scraping will reinforce your knowledge, while exploring async/await will prepare you for advanced concurrent programming. The course also covers text processing, file, and directory handling, providing essential skills for managing data. Understand the intricacies of sized and unsized types, explore blockchain theory and implementation in Rust, and dive into web programming fundamentals. The final segment focuses on measuring and improving performance, using tools like Criterion for benchmarking and applying performance lints to optimize your code. This course is ideal for developers with intermediate Rust knowledge who want to advance their skills. A solid understanding of Rust programming concepts is recommended.

Syllabus

Efficient Programming with Rust

In this module, we will dive deep into advanced Rust programming techniques aimed at enhancing code efficiency. From struct initialization and function input management to string operations and the Builder pattern, this section equips you with practical strategies for writing optimized Rust code.

Concurrency

In this module, we will explore the intricacies of concurrent programming in Rust. You will learn about thread creation and synchronization, communication via channels, state sharing, and advanced concepts like async/await, preparing you to handle real-world concurrent programming challenges.

Text Processing, File and Directory Handling

In this module, we will cover essential file and directory handling techniques in Rust. You'll learn the basics of file operations, directory functions, and how to use regular expressions to process text efficiently, making your applications more robust and flexible.

A Deeper Look at the Sized and Unsized Types in Rust

In this module, we will delve into the complexities of sized and unsized types in Rust. You will gain a deeper understanding of how to handle types without a known size at compile time, leveraging Rust's unique type system for more flexible and powerful programming.

Blockchain in Rust

In this module, we will merge the theory and practical application of blockchain technology using Rust. Starting from the fundamental concepts of hashes and blocks, you'll move on to building and validating a blockchain, acquiring the skills to develop blockchain solutions.

Web Programming

In this module, we will introduce you to web programming with Rust. You will learn how to handle HTTP protocols, manage requests and responses, and use threads to process multiple requests concurrently, enhancing the performance and responsiveness of your web applications.

Measuring and Improving Performance

In this module, we will focus on enhancing the performance of Rust applications. You will learn how to use Criterion for setting up and analyzing benchmarks, as well as how to identify and resolve performance issues using lints. This knowledge will empower you to optimize your Rust code for better efficiency and speed.