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https://github.com/venopyx/rust-basics

Rust Basics and Roadmap for Beginners
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# Rust Programming Course



## Beginner Level



### 1. Introduction to Rust

   - What is Rust?

   - History and Features of Rust

   - Why Learn Rust?

   - Rust vs Other Programming Languages



### 2. Setting Up Rust Development Environment

   - Installing Rust Compiler (rustc) and Package Manager (Cargo)

   - Choosing a Text Editor or Integrated Development Environment (IDE)

   - Configuring Rust Environment Variables

   - Creating and Managing Rust Projects with Cargo

   - Testing Your Rust Installation

   

### 3. Hello World in Rust

   - Writing Your First Rust Program

   - Understanding `main()` Function

   - Compiling and Running Rust Programs

   - Exploring Cargo Commands



### 4. Variables and Data Types

   - Declaring Variables in Rust

   - Mutable vs Immutable Variables

   - Primitive Data Types: Integer, Floating-Point, Boolean, Character

   - Compound Data Types: Tuple and Array

   - Type Inference in Rust

   - Constants vs Variables



### 5. Control Flow: Conditional Statements and Loops

   - Conditional Expressions: `if`, `else if`, `else`

   - Pattern Matching with `match` 

   - Looping Constructs: `loop`, `while`, `for`

   - Iterating Over Collections with `for` Loop and Iterators

   - Early Exit with `break` and `continue`



### 6. Functions and Modules

   - Defining Functions in Rust

   - Function Parameters and Return Values

   - Function Overloading and Polymorphism

   - Modules and the `mod` Keyword

   - Organizing Code into Modules and File System

   - Visibility and Access Control



### 7. Ownership and Borrowing

   - Understanding Ownership in Rust

   - The Borrowing Mechanism: References (&) and Mutable References (&mut)

   - Ownership Transfer: Move Semantics

   - Lifetimes in Rust: Ensuring References are Valid

   - Managing Memory with Ownership Rules

   - Preventing Data Races and Memory Leaks



### 8. Error Handling with Result and Option

   - Error Handling Philosophy in Rust

   - The `Result` and `Option` Enumerations

   - Handling Errors with `match` and `unwrap`

   - Propagating Errors with the `?` Operator

   - Custom Error Types and `std::error::Error` Trait

   - Error Propagation Strategies in Real-world Applications



### 9. Structs and Enums

   - Defining Structs: Named Fields and Tuple Structs

   - Methods and Associated Functions for Structs

   - Defining Enums: Algebraic Data Types

   - Pattern Matching with Enums

   - Using Enums for Error Handling and State Representation

   - Associated Data and Methods with Enums



### 10. Collections: Vectors, Strings, and HashMaps

   - Introduction to Collections in Rust

   - Vectors: Dynamic Arrays

   - Strings: UTF-8 Encoded Text

   - HashMaps: Key-Value Pairs

   - Operations and Methods for Working with Collections

   - Iterating Over and Manipulating Collections



### 11. Pattern Matching

   - Understanding Pattern Matching Syntax

   - Matching Literals, Variables, and Wildcards

   - Matching Complex Structures: Tuples, Structs, Enums

   - Using Guards in Pattern Matching

   - Destructuring and Extracting Values from Patterns

   - Exhaustive and Non-exhaustive Patterns



### 12. File I/O

   - Reading and Writing Files in Rust

   - Opening and Closing Files with `std::fs`

   - Handling File Operations Errors

   - Reading and Writing Text Files

   - Working with Binary Files

   - File Metadata and Permissions



### 13. Testing in Rust

   - Writing Unit Tests with the `#[test]` Attribute

   - Organizing Tests into Modules

   - Running Tests with `cargo test`

   - Testing Private Functions and Modules

   - Writing Integration Tests in Separate Files

   - Test Annotations and Assertions



### 14. Concurrency with Threads

   - Introduction to Concurrency in Rust

   - Creating Threads with `std::thread`

   - Passing Data Between Threads

   - Synchronization with Mutexes and Channels

   - Thread Safety and Data Races

   - Async/Await: Asynchronous Programming in Rust



### 15. Introduction to Lifetimes

   - Understanding Lifetimes in Rust

   - Lifetime Annotations and Syntax

   - Lifetime Elision Rules

   - Lifetime Parameters in Functions and Structs

   - Lifetime Bounds and Constraints

   - Practical Examples of Lifetimes in Rust Code



## Intermediate Level



### 16. Advanced Error Handling with `std::error::Error`

   - Implementing Custom Error Types

   - Using `std::error::Error` Trait for Error Handling

   - Chaining Errors with the `cause()` Method

   - Handling Different Types of Errors in a Single Function

   - Error Wrapping and Contextual Information

   - Best Practices for Error Handling in Rust



### 17. Traits and Generics

   - Understanding Traits and Trait Bounds

   - Implementing Traits for Structs and Enums

   - Trait Inheritance and Trait Objects

   - Generics: Writing Generic Functions and Types

   - Bounds and Constraints on Generic Types

   - Advanced Generics: Associated Types and Where Clauses



### 18. Advanced Data Structures: Arrays, Slices, and Linked Lists

   - Working with Arrays and Slices

   - Dynamic Arrays with `Vec` and `Box`

   - Implementing Linked Lists from Scratch

   - Using Smart Pointers for Memory Management

   - Choosing the Right Data Structure for Performance



### 19. Functional Programming Concepts in Rust

   - Higher-Order Functions and Closures

   - Immutability and Pure Functions

   - Function Composition and Currying

   - Pattern Matching and Recursion

   - Laziness and Lazy Evaluation

   - Functional Programming Patterns in Rust



### 20. Smart Pointers: Box, Rc, and Arc

   - Understanding Smart Pointers in Rust

   - Box: Heap-Allocated Smart Pointer

   - Rc: Reference Counted Smart Pointer

   - Arc: Atomic Reference Counted Smart Pointer

   - Choosing the Right Smart Pointer for the Job

   - Handling Shared Ownership and Reference Cycles



### 21. Advanced Concurrency with `std::sync`

   - Atomic Operations and Atomic Types

   - Locking and Mutexes

   - Concurrent Data Structures: Mutex, RwLock, Condvar

   - Barrier and Semaphore

   - Atomic Reference Counting (Arc)

   - Best Practices for Concurrent Programming in Rust



### 22. Pattern Matching with Guards

   - Using Guards in Pattern Matching for Conditional Matching

   - Syntax and Examples of Guarded Patterns

   - Combining Pattern Matching with Guards for Complex Logic

   - Matching Ranges, Expressions, and Function Calls

   - Practical Applications of Pattern Matching with Guards



### 23. Macros and Meta-Programming

   - Introduction to Macros in Rust

   - Syntax and Usage of Macros

   - Declarative Macros (Custom Derive, Attribute, Procedural)

   - Writing Your Own Macros with `macro_rules!`

   - Macro Hygiene and Fragment Specifiers

   - Meta-Programming Techniques and Best Practices



### 24. Advanced File I/O with `std::fs`

   - Working with Directories: Creating, Reading, and Deleting

   - File Metadata: Permissions, Ownership, and Timestamps

   - File System Operations: Renaming, Copying, Moving

   - File Watching and Event Handling

   - Handling Errors and Edge Cases in File I/O Operations

   - File System Interaction in Cross-Platform Applications



### 25. Unsafe Rust: Understanding and Using `unsafe` Blocks

   - Introduction to Unsafe Rust

   - When and Why to Use `unsafe` Blocks

   - Unsafe Operations and Raw Pointers

   - Unsafe Traits and Functions

   - Writing Safe Abstractions with Unsafe Code

   - Best Practices and Guidelines for Using Unsafe Rust



### 26. Customizing `println!` with `std::fmt`

   - Overview of the `std::fmt` Module

   - Writing Custom Formatters with `std::fmt::Display`

   - Formatting Debug Output with `std::fmt::Debug`

   - Implementing the `std::fmt::Formatter` Trait

   - Advanced Formatting Options and Control

   - Integrating Custom Formatters with Your Types



### 27. Cross-Platform Development with Rust

   - Rust Support for Different Platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android

   - Using Platform-Specific Features and APIs

   - Cross-Compiling Rust Code for Different Platforms

   - Handling Platform Differences and Compatibility Issues

   - Building Portable and Maintainable Rust Applications



### 28. Introduction to Web Development with Rust

   - Overview of Web Development Ecosystem in Rust

   - Choosing the Right Web Framework: Rocket, Actix, Warp, etc.

   - Building RESTful APIs with Rust

   - Handling HTTP Requests and Responses

   - Working with Websockets and Real-Time Communication

   - Integrating Frontend Frameworks with Rust Backend



## Advanced Level



### 29. Asynchronous Programming with Async/Await

   - Understanding Asynchronous Programming Concepts

   - Introduction to Futures and Tokio Runtime

   - Writing Asynchronous Functions with `async` and `await`

   - Combining Asynchronous Tasks and Handling Errors

   - Performance Optimization Techniques for Asynchronous Code

   - Advanced Asynchronous Patterns and Best Practices



### 30. Advanced Traits and Associated Types

   - Exploring Advanced Trait Features: Associated Types, Default Implementations, Supertraits

   - Dynamically Sized Types (DSTs) and Trait Objects

   - Using Traits for Code Reusability and Abstraction

   - Implementing Custom Smart Pointers with Traits

   - Advanced Trait Bounds and Constraints

   - Trait Specialization and Overlapping Implementations



### 31. Advanced Meta-Programming with Macros 2.0

   - Introduction to Macros 2.0 and Procedural Macros

   - Writing Custom Derive Macros for Code Generation

   - Implementing Attribute Macros for Annotation and Code Modification

   - Using Procedural Macros for AST Transformation

   - Macro Internals and Debugging Techniques

   - Creating Domain-Specific Languages (DSLs) with Macros



### 32. Interfacing with C and Other Languages

   - Integrating Rust with C Code: Foreign Function Interface (FFI)

   - Writing Bindings for C Libraries

   - Using Rust with Other Languages via Foreign Function Interfaces

   - Interoperability with Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.

   - Handling Memory and Ownership Across Language Boundaries

   - Performance Considerations and Best Practices for Interfacing with Other Languages



### 33. Performance Optimization Techniques

   - Identifying Performance Bottlenecks in Rust Code

   - Profiling Rust Applications: `cargo-prof`, `flamegraph`, etc.

   - Strategies for Memory Optimization: Reducing Allocations, Using Stack Allocation, etc.

   - Optimizing CPU Usage: Loop Unrolling, SIMD Instructions, etc.

   - Leveraging Compiler Optimizations: Inline Functions, LTO, etc.

   - Benchmarking Rust Code with `criterion` and `test`



### 34. Writing Secure Rust Code

   - Understanding Common Security Vulnerabilities: Buffer Overflows, Race Conditions, etc.

   - Using Safe Abstractions to Prevent Memory Errors

   - Handling Input Validation and Sanitization

   - Preventing Data Races with Safe Concurrency Patterns

   - Securely Handling Cryptography and Authentication

   - Using Rust's Ownership Model to Enforce Security Invariants



### 35. Web Assembly (WASM) and Rust

   - Introduction to Web Assembly and its Benefits

   - Compiling Rust Code to Web Assembly with `wasm-pack`

   - Integrating Web Assembly Modules with JavaScript

   - Building Web Applications with Rust and Web Assembly

   - Performance Considerations and Optimization Techniques

   - Real-world Applications and Use Cases for Web Assembly



### 36. Building CLI Applications with Rust

   - Designing Command Line Interfaces with `clap` and `structopt`

   - Parsing Command Line Arguments and Options

   - Error Handling and Input Validation in CLI Applications

   - Interacting with the File System and External Processes

   - Testing CLI Applications with `assert_cmd` and `tempdir`

   - Packaging and Distributing CLI Applications with `cargo` and `rustup`



### 37. GUI Development with Rust

   - Overview of GUI Development Libraries in Rust: `gtk`, `qt`, `druid`, etc.

   - Designing User Interfaces with Rust GUI Frameworks

   - Handling Events and User Interactions in GUI Applications

   - Building Cross-Platform GUI Applications with Rust

   - Deploying and Distributing GUI Applications on Different Platforms

   - Advanced GUI Features: Custom Widgets, Styling, Animation, etc.



### 38. Machine Learning with Rust

   - Overview of Machine Learning Libraries in Rust: `rustlearn`, `tangram`, `tract`, etc.

   - Building Machine Learning Models with Rust

   - Preprocessing Data and Feature Engineering

   - Training and Evaluating Machine Learning Models

   - Deploying Machine Learning Models in Production

   - Performance and Scalability Considerations in Rust ML



### 39. Networking and Distributed Systems

   - Introduction to Networking in Rust: `tokio`, `hyper`, etc.

   - Building Networked Applications with Rust

   - Implementing Protocols: HTTP, Websockets, gRPC, etc.

   - Distributed Systems Concepts and Architectures

   - Fault Tolerance and Resilience in Distributed Systems

   - Building Scalable and Reliable Distributed Systems with Rust



### 40. Rust for Embedded Systems

   - Introduction to Embedded Systems Development

   - Using Rust for Bare Metal Programming

   - Accessing Hardware Resources with Rust

   - Cross-Compiling Rust Code for Embedded Platforms

   - Writing Device Drivers and Firmware in Rust

   - Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Rust Integration



## Capstone Project



### 41. Designing and Implementing a Real-World Application in Rust

   - **Objective:** 

     - Develop a fully functional real-world application using Rust programming language.

   - **Project Requirements:**

     - Choose a project idea that interests you and aligns with your skill level.

     - Define the scope of the project and outline the features and functionalities.

     - Design the architecture of the application, including data structures, modules, and dependencies.

     - Implement the core features of the application using Rust, following best practices and coding standards.

     - Test the application thoroughly to ensure reliability, performance, and security.

     - Document the project, including installation instructions, usage guidelines, and code documentation.

     - Deploy the application to a suitable environment, such as a local server or a cloud platform.

   - **Deliverables:**

     - Detailed project proposal outlining the project idea, scope, and requirements.

     - Architecture design document describing the components and interactions of the application.

     - Source code of the implemented application, organized into modules and properly documented.

     - Comprehensive test suite covering unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.

     - Documentation including user manual, API reference, and developer guide.

     - Deployment package or instructions for deploying the application to a production environment.

   - **Evaluation Criteria:**

     - Adherence to project requirements and scope.

     - Clarity and effectiveness of the application architecture.

     - Correctness, efficiency, and readability of the implemented code.

     - Thoroughness and effectiveness of testing strategy.

     - Quality and completeness of project documentation.

     - Successful deployment and usability of the application.

   - **Resources:**

     - Rust programming language documentation and official resources.

     - Online tutorials, forums, and community support for Rust development.

     - Project management tools for planning and tracking progress.

     - Version control systems such as Git for collaborative development.

   - **Timeline:**

     - Week 1-2: Project planning and proposal submission.

     - Week 3-5: Architecture design and initial implementation.

     - Week 6-8: Feature implementation and testing phase.

     - Week 9-10: Documentation, final testing, and deployment.

     - Week 11-12: Finalize project deliverables and presentation.

   - **Conclusion:**

     - The capstone project serves as a culmination of your learning journey in Rust programming, allowing you to apply your skills and knowledge to a practical, real-world scenario. Through this project, you will demonstrate your ability to design, develop, test, and deploy software solutions using Rust, while also gaining valuable experience in project management and collaboration.