Introduction to Rust Programming and Core Concepts

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Introduction

Apply Rust's ownership model for memory safety.

Analyze control structures to manage program flow.

Create advanced Rust applications using lifetimes, closures, and iterators.

Syllabus

Introduction

In this module, we will get acquainted with Rust programming and cover the course learning objectives. You will learn how to install Rust and VS Code, set up a development environment, and run your first Rust program to understand the basics.

Basic Programming

In this module, we will delve into basic programming concepts in Rust. You will learn about program outputs, comments, variables, and different data types including strings, tuples, arrays, and vectors, along with functions and inputs.

Ownership - The Heart of Rust Programming

In this module, we will explore the core concept of ownership in Rust programming. You will learn about primitive and non-primitive types, memory management with heap and stack, and ownership rules in the context of functions and references.

Control Structures

In this module, we will cover control structures in Rust. You will learn to implement conditional statements, various loop types, and use break and continue statements to manage the flow of your programs efficiently.

Project: Stack Implementation

In this module, we will undertake a hands-on project to implement a stack data structure. You will learn to reverse strings and evaluate expressions using stacks, including converting infix to postfix notation and evaluating postfix expressions.

Structures, Traits, Generics, Enums

In this module, we will explore advanced Rust features such as structures, traits, generics, and enums. You will learn to construct and implement these features, including option and result enums, and use hash maps for data storage.

Iterators, Lifetimes, and Closures

In this module, we will delve into advanced Rust programming concepts including lifetimes, closures, and iterators. You will learn to manage memory with lifetimes, write concise code with closures, and use iterators to process data efficiently.