Course Outline
Introduction
- What is Rust?
- Rust compared to other programming languages
- Overview of Rust features and architecture for government applications
Understanding Rust
- The lifecycle of a Rust program in the context of systems development
- How Rust operates at a systems level for efficient resource management
- Memory safety and ownership principles in Rust to enhance security and reliability
Getting Started
- Setting up the development environment for government projects
- Installing Rust as a programming toolchain for robust systems development
- Configuring the Rust environment to meet project requirements
- Exploring Cargo, the package manager for managing dependencies and builds
Basic Syntax and Concepts
- Variables and data types in Rust for precise control over data manipulation
- Control flow and loops to manage program execution effectively
- Functions and modules for modular and maintainable code
- Ownership and borrowing in Rust to ensure memory safety and efficient resource use
Error Handling and Panic
- Handling errors with Result and Option types to manage failure gracefully
- Unwinding vs aborting with panic! for controlled error recovery
- Custom error types and advanced error handling strategies for robust applications
Memory Management in Rust
- Stack vs heap memory allocation to optimize performance and resource usage
- Pointers and references in Rust for fine-grained control over data access
- Managing memory with Box and unsafe blocks to handle complex scenarios
Structs and Enums in Systems Programming
- Defining and working with structs to organize data efficiently
- Creating and using enums for flexible data representation
- Pattern matching in Rust for powerful data manipulation and decision-making
Interfacing with C and Low-Level Code
- Integrating Rust with C and C++ code to leverage existing libraries and systems
- Using FFI (Foreign Function Interface) for seamless inter-language communication
- Working with raw pointers and unsafe code for low-level system interactions
Concurrency and Synchronization
- Concurrency models in systems programming to enhance performance and responsiveness
- Mutex, RwLock, and Condvar for synchronization to prevent data races and deadlocks
- Channels and message passing for communication between concurrent tasks
Debugging and Troubleshooting Rust Programs
- Tools and techniques for debugging Rust programs to identify and resolve issues
- Profiling and performance analysis to optimize program efficiency
- Troubleshooting common issues in systems programming to ensure reliable operation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of programming concepts
- Familiarity with at least one programming language (such as C or C++)
Audience
- Developers for government
Testimonials (2)
I liked the interactive examples we worked on, the trainer was extremely knowledgeable in almost every subject we had questions about, and gave excellent advise for our real-world use-cases relating to some of the material in the training.
Tracy - GenesysGo
Course - Rust Advanced
The trainer explained a lot of interesting things about RUST starting from the basis, moving to its applications towards Blockchain, which was very insightful and captivating
