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Ultimate Rust Crash Course

2h 26m 32s
English
Paid

This course will provide you with all the fundamental knowledge to conquer the steep learning curve of Rust. It is a dynamic, engaging, and incredibly informative hands-on accelerated course on Rust. You will learn to write high-performance code without fearing crashes and security vulnerabilities.

The course is entirely practical: each topic is accompanied by targeted exercises and small projects where you can consolidate the material. From using cargo and creating a project to writing, compiling, and running code - everything is here to get started quickly and confidently.

The course materials are regularly updated with new Rust versions and the emergence of important features.

What You Will Learn

  • The basics of the Rust language, its tools, and ecosystem
  • Basic concepts: variables, scope, functions, modules, types, control flow, strings, structures, traits, enumerations, and much more
  • Useful techniques and tricks for effective systems programming
  • Key principles of Rust: ownership, references and borrowing, memory model, as well as understanding why Rust emphasizes safety, concurrency, and speed

Requirements

  • A basic understanding of general programming principles
  • Knowledge of other languages (Python, C, etc.) is preferable but not mandatory
  • Installed Rust - you will be learning by completing exercises!

Who This Course Is For

  • Beginner systems programmers, developers, engineers, wizards, warriors, and hobbits
  • Anyone who needs fast, reliable, and safe code with minimal errors
  • Those who want to finally start coding in Rust

Additional

  •  GitHub Repository - https://github.com/CleanCut/ultimate_rust_crash_course
  •  List of all exercises - https://github.com/CleanCut/ultimate_rust_crash_course?tab=readme-ov-file#exercises

About the Author: Ardan Labs

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Ardan Labs is a US training company founded by William Kennedy, focused almost entirely on Go (Golang) and the systems-engineering disciplines around it. Bill Kennedy is one of the most cited Go educators alive — co-author of Go in Action (Manning), maintainer of the Ardan Labs blog, and the lead instructor on a multi-track Go syllabus that runs from beginner through ultimate-Go advanced engineering.

The CourseFlix listing under this source carries nineteen Ardan Labs courses — covering Go language fundamentals, concurrency, advanced engineering patterns, Kubernetes (Bill teaches Go as the implementation language for cloud infrastructure), and the data-engineering / AI tracks Ardan added in recent years. Material is paid and aimed at engineers serious about Go as a career-defining language rather than as a syntax pickup.

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#1: Lesson 1.1 - Introduction
All Course Lessons (32)
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Lesson 1.1 - Introduction Demo
04:09
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Lesson 1.2 - Exercises Overview
01:04
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Lesson 1.3 - Installation
01:37
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Lesson 1.4 - Editor/IDE
02:34
5
Lesson 2.1 - Cargo
06:56
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Lesson 2.2 - Variables
05:08
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Lesson 2.3 - Scope
02:45
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Lesson 2.4 - Memory Safety
01:34
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Lesson 2.5 - Exercise A - Variables
04:57
10
Lesson 2.6 - Functions
02:16
11
Lesson 2.7 - Exercise B - Functions
04:52
12
Lesson 2.8 - Module System
08:58
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Lesson 2.9 - Exercise C - Module System
04:28
14
Lesson 3.1 - Scalar Types
05:54
15
Lesson 3.2 - Compound Types
02:15
16
Lesson 3.3 - Exercise D - Simple Types
05:01
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Lesson 3.4 - Control Flow
05:04
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Lesson 3.5 - Exercise E - Control Flow
03:54
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Lesson 3.6 - Strings
04:46
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Lesson 3.7 - String Literals
04:00
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Lesson 3.8 - Exercise F - Strings
02:19
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Lesson 4.1 - Ownership
06:08
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Lesson 4.2 - References & Borrowing
05:23
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Lesson 4.3 - Exercise G - Ownership & References
05:30
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Lesson 5.1 - Structs
03:15
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Lesson 5.2 - Exercise H - Structs
06:21
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Lesson 5.3 - Traits
05:06
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Lesson 5.4 - Exercise I - Traits
06:06
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Lesson 5.5 - Collections
03:16
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Lesson 5.6 - Exercise J - Collections
04:26
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Lesson 5.7 - Enums
08:16
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Lesson 5.8 - Exercise K - Enums
08:14
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Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for enrolling in the Ultimate Rust Crash Course?
The course does not list specific prerequisites, but a basic understanding of programming concepts would be beneficial. The course starts with fundamental topics like Cargo, variables, scope, and memory safety, which are foundational for anyone new to Rust or systems programming. Prior experience with other programming languages might help you grasp these concepts more quickly.
What kinds of projects will I work on in this course?
The course includes targeted exercises and small projects for each topic. For example, you'll work on exercises involving variables, functions, the module system, and more. Specific projects include Exercise A on Variables, Exercise B on Functions, and Exercise C on the Module System, allowing you to apply and consolidate the material covered in the lessons.
Is this course suitable for someone with no programming experience?
While the course is designed to teach Rust from the ground up, it might be challenging for absolute beginners due to the complex topics like memory safety, ownership, and borrowing. A basic understanding of programming concepts would make the learning process smoother, although the course does provide exercises to practice and reinforce learning.
How does the depth and scope of this course compare to other Rust courses?
This course covers a wide range of fundamental Rust concepts, including Cargo, memory safety, ownership, and more across 32 lessons. Each topic is reinforced with practical exercises. The course's hands-on approach and regular updates with new Rust versions make it a solid choice for those looking to grasp Rust comprehensively and apply it practically.
Does the course cover specific tools or platforms?
Yes, the course introduces Cargo, Rust's package manager, and covers how to set up an editor or IDE for Rust development. Lesson 2.1 focuses on Cargo, providing a foundation for managing Rust projects effectively. This knowledge is crucial for building and managing Rust applications efficiently.
What topics are not covered in the Ultimate Rust Crash Course?
The course focuses on fundamental Rust concepts and does not delve into advanced topics like asynchronous programming, network programming, or integration with other languages. It prioritizes core principles such as memory safety, ownership, and the module system, equipping students with essential skills to start building Rust applications.
How much time should I expect to commit to this course?
The course consists of 32 lessons, each complete with targeted exercises and small projects. Although the runtime is not specified, you should allocate additional time for completing exercises and projects for a thorough understanding. The course's dynamic and hands-on nature suggests a commitment of several weeks, depending on your pace and prior experience.