Course Outline
Introduction
- What is Rust?
- Comparison of Rust with other programming languages
- Overview of Rust features and architecture, specifically tailored for government applications
Understanding Rust
- The lifecycle of a Rust program in the context of public sector projects
- How Rust integrates with other languages used in government systems
- Rust's approach to memory safety and concurrency, enhancing security for government use
Getting Started
- Setting up the development environment for government projects
- Installing Rust as a programming toolchain for government applications
- Configuring the Rust environment to meet public sector requirements
- Utilizing the Cargo package manager for efficient project management in government settings
Basic Syntax and Concepts
- Variables and data types relevant to government programming tasks
- Control flow and loops for effective government application development
- Functions and modules to organize code in public sector projects
- Ownership and borrowing in Rust, ensuring secure and efficient memory management for government applications
Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching
- Defining and using structs to structure data in government systems
- Creating and matching enums to handle complex data types in public sector applications
- Pattern matching in Rust for robust error handling and data processing in government workflows
Error Handling
- Dealing with errors using Result and Option types to ensure reliability in government software
- Handling panics with panic! and unwrap() for robust error management in public sector code
- Writing custom error types to enhance error reporting and troubleshooting in government applications
Modules and Packages
- Organizing code in Rust to align with government project structures
- Creating and using modules to modularize public sector projects
- Building and publishing Rust packages with Cargo for efficient collaboration in government teams
Testing and Documentation
- Writing tests in Rust to ensure the reliability of government software
- Using the built-in testing framework to validate public sector applications
- Documenting Rust code with comments and docstrings for clear communication within government teams
Concurrency Basics
- Introduction to concurrency in Rust, tailored for efficient government application development
- Creating and managing threads to optimize performance in public sector projects
- Synchronization and message passing to ensure data integrity and security in government systems
Integrating Rust with Existing Codebases
- Interfacing Rust with other programming languages used in government systems
- Calling Rust functions from C or C++ code to leverage existing public sector infrastructure
- Exposing Rust APIs to other languages to enhance interoperability in government applications
Common Idioms and Best Practices
- Exploring common Rust coding styles suitable for government projects
- Following Rust community conventions to ensure consistency in public sector code
- Utilizing popular libraries and frameworks to accelerate development of government applications
Troubleshooting
- Identifying and resolving common issues in Rust programs for government use
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of basic programming concepts
- Practical experience with at least one programming language (preferably C or C++)
Audience for Government
- Developers
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
