Pearson
Rust Programming Essentials Specialization
Pearson

Rust Programming Essentials Specialization

Rust Programming: create real-world applications. Learn in-demand skills from university and industry experts!

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Beginner level

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4 weeks to complete
at 5 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Create, build, and run Rust applications while organizing code and application structure properly.

  • Manage memory safely and effectively, using object-oriented programming techniques and exploring additional Rust techniques.

  • Implement concurrency, handle files, and access relational databases to develop robust applications.

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Specialization - 5 course series

What you'll learn

  • Master the basics of Rust, including variable declaration, primitive data types, and type inference.

  • Implement effective flow control using if-tests, matching, loops, and more.

  • Define and utilize enums to manage restricted data sets and handle potential errors.

  • Organize data efficiently with arrays, tuples, vectors, and maps, leveraging Rust's powerful collection types.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Debugging
Category: Software Development
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Data Structures
Category: Data Validation
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

What you'll learn

  • Grasp the intricacies of Rust's automatic memory management and variable lifetimes.

  • Master the concepts of ownership and borrowing to prevent common programming errors.

  • Understand and implement Rust's rules for copying, moving, and cloning data.

  • Learn to effectively use string and array slices for efficient data handling.

Skills you'll gain

Category: C++ (Programming Language)
Category: Software Development
Category: Secure Coding
Category: System Programming
Category: C and C++
Category: Programming Principles
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)

What you'll learn

  • Master the art of defining and utilizing functions, nested functions, and closures in Rust.

  • Gain proficiency in creating and managing structures, including implementing mutable and immutable functionalities.

  • Understand and apply the principles of Rust's borrow checker for effective parameter passing and return value handling.

  • Develop skills to organize and modularize Rust code for enhanced readability and maintainability.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Programming Principles
Category: Software Design Patterns
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Functional Design
Category: Data Structures
Category: Software Development

What you'll learn

  • Master the implementation and utilization of traits to achieve polymorphism and inheritance in Rust.

  • Develop robust and flexible code using generics and type constraints.

  • Implement efficient multithreading and concurrency for high-performance applications.

  • Explore advanced Rust techniques, including dynamic memory allocation and integration with other programming languages.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interoperability
Category: Data Structures
Category: Debugging
Category: System Programming
Category: Software Development
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Performance Tuning

What you'll learn

  • Master the implementation of a complete CSV Parser application using Rust, including file handling and command-line parsing.

  • Gain proficiency in accessing and manipulating relational databases with Rust, using MySQL as a practical example.

  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of Rust's common APIs and how to structure larger applications effectively.

  • Learn to integrate Docker for managing database environments, enhancing your development workflow.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Databases
Category: Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Category: Software Development
Category: Relational Databases
Category: Data Structures
Category: File Management
Category: Application Development
Category: Command-Line Interface
Category: Rust (Programming Language)

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