Learning Rust

30 Oct 2024

Introduction

In an attempt to put myself on an accelerated learning course about Rust, I’ve produced a number of articles in a “Learn Rust” series.

Part 1-3: Core Concepts

These articles introduce you to Rust’s syntax, ownership model, and error handling, forming the essential foundation of Rust programming.

• Part 1 - Language Basics
• Part 2 - Memory Safety
• Part 3 - Error Handling

Part 4-9: Advanced Language Features

Learn about Rust’s advanced features that make it unique, including concurrency, macros, generics, and more. These tools help you write safe, efficient, and reusable code.

• Part 4 - Concurrency
• Part 5 - Data Structures
• Part 6 - Traits and Generics
• Part 7 - Macros and Metaprogramming
• Part 8 - Unsafe
• Part 9 - Files and I/O

Part 10-13: Development Tools and Web Programming

This section explores Rust’s ecosystem for testing, package management, and web development, providing tools to help you maintain, extend, and deploy Rust applications.

• Part 10 - Testing and Debugging
• Part 11 - Crates and Package Management
• Part 12 - Web Development
• Part 13 - Networking and Protocols

Part 14-16: Specialized Topics

Dive into Rust’s applications in secure programming, systems development, and interoperability with other languages. These areas highlight Rust’s unique strengths and its use in performance-critical applications.

• Part 14 - Security and Cryptography
• Part 15 - Systems Programming
• Part 16 - Interoperability

Dive in, start with Part 1