Foundational Rust Skills Training Course - with ChatGPT

Who should attend

This course is aimed at people who are new to Rust who need expert guidance to get started.

Prerequisites

Any previous experience with software coding / scripting will be beneficial (in another language such as Java, C++, JavaScript, C#...) but we can customise the course for teams who are newer to commercial software development (such as including graduate schemes, employee cross-training...).

Live, instructor-led online and on-site training

This Rust course is available for private / custom delivery for your team - face-to-face, on-site at your location of choice, or remotely via MS Teams, Zoom or your own platform - get in touch to find out how we can deliver tailored training which focuses on your project requirements and learning goals.

Rust Fundamentals

Session 1: Introduction to Rust

• Overview of Rust and its ecosystem
• Setting up the Rust development environment
• Understanding Rust's design philosophy and safety features

Session 2: Basics of Rust Syntax

•   Variables, data types, and mutability
•   Control flow structures (if, loops, match)

Ownership and Borrowing

Session 1: Ownership in Rust

•   Concepts of ownership, borrowing, and lifetimes
•   Understanding how Rust manages memory

Session 2: Structs and Enums

•   Defining and using structs and enums
•   Implementing methods and associated functions

Rust Collections and Error Handling

Session 1: Common Collections

•   Working with vectors, strings, and hash maps
•   Understanding Rust's collection traits and iterators

Session 2: Error Handling

•   Using Result and Option enums
•   Error propagation and custom error types

Advanced Rust Features

Session 1: Advanced Features

•   Understanding generics, traits, and lifetimes
•   Exploring closures and iterators in depth

Session 2: Concurrency in Rust

•   Basics of safe concurrency with Rust
•   Using threads, message passing, and shared state concurrency

Rust for Systems Programming

Session 1: Systems Programming Concepts

•   Low-level programming with Rust
•   Interfacing with C and other languages

Session 2: Building a Project

•   Applying Rust to a real-world project
•   Project structure, dependency management, and best practices

Final Project and Wrap-Up

Capstone Project:

• Application of learned concepts in a comprehensive project.

Wrap-Up Session:

• Review key concepts, discuss best practices, and explore further learning resources.

Cross-Cutting Concerns

1. Emphasis on Memory Safety:

Highlighting Rust’s unique approach to memory management.

2. Error Handling:

Integrating robust error handling techniques in all coding activities.

3. Real-World Applications:

Focusing on practical examples and applications of Rust in various domains.

4. Code Quality and Best Practices:

Writing idiomatic Rust code and following community standards.

5. Using ChatGPT:

Leveraging ChatGPT for on-the-spot clarifications, additional explanations, and coding assistance. This integration facilitates interactive learning, offers instant feedback, and enhances understanding of complex Rust concepts. Participants can interact with ChatGPT for supplementary learning, problem-solving, and code optimization tips, making the training more dynamic and responsive to individual learning needs.