Web Development with Rust

This course is part of Programming with Rust Specialization

Instructor: Edureka

What you'll learn

Implement routing mechanisms in Rust web frameworks to define endpoints and handle HTTP requests efficiently.
Utilize popular Rust web frameworks, such as Rocket and Actix, to build robust server-side applications.
Establish database connections and perform CRUD operations efficiently using the Diesel ORM in Rust.
Design and implement RESTful APIs that follow best practices for effective resource management and performance.

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

The 'Web Development in Rust' course equips learners with essential skills to build high-performance web services using Rust. Focusing on Rust's speed, safety, and concurrency, this course guides you through developing scalable and robust backend solutions for modern applications.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: - Apply key Rust concepts, including HTTP fundamentals, RESTful APIs, and server-side rendering, to build backend systems. - Implement popular Rust web frameworks such as Rocket and Actix to build dynamic and efficient web applications. - Integrate database functionality using Diesel ORM to efficiently manage data storage and retrieval. - Apply Rust's concurrency features to develop responsive applications that can manage multiple simultaneous requests. - Develop applications while ensuring best practices for performance, security, and scalability are followed. This course is designed for web developers, software engineers, system programmers, entrepreneurs, coding enthusiasts, and freshers who aspire to build a career in software development. Prior experience with any programming language is beneficial but not mandatory. Embark on your educational journey to learn Web Development in Rust, exploring best practices and enhancing your programming skills.

This module covers key aspects of Rust web development, including routing, building web apps with Rocket, and integrating databases using Diesel ORM. Learners will define routes, handle requests, create a basic Rocket app, and manage databases with Diesel.

What's included

10 videos3 readings4 assignments2 discussion prompts

10 videosTotal 51 minutes

Course Introduction4 minutesPreview module
Understanding Routing in Rust Web Applications5 minutes
Defining Routes and Handling Requests6 minutes
Managing Request Parameters and Query Strings6 minutes
Introduction to Rocket4 minutes
Installing and Configuring Rocket3 minutes
Creating a Basic Rocket Application3 minutes
Introduction to Diesel ORM6 minutes
Defining Models and Schema4 minutes
Querying and Manipulating Data5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 27 minutes

Course Overview10 minutes
How to Use Discussion Forums7 minutes
Middleware in Rocket10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Knowledge Check - Routing and Handling Requests10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Setting up a Rocket Application10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Database Integration with Diesel10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Web Servers with Rocket60 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Introduce Yourself10 minutes
Rocket Design Philosophy10 minutes

The second module covers RESTful API development in Rust, including designing APIs, implementing CRUD operations, and handling authentication. Learners will generate API documentation using OpenAPI and Swagger, ensuring clear communication of functionality. By the end, they'll be able to build and document secure, efficient APIs in Rust.

What's included

10 videos4 readings4 assignments

10 videosTotal 51 minutes

Introduction to RESTful APIs4 minutesPreview module
Choosing a Web Framework5 minutes
Steps to Build RESTful APIs5 minutes
Overview of HTTP Methods and CRUD Operations3 minutes
Authentication and Authorization in Rust5 minutes
Authentication and Authorization Testing5 minutes
Transaction Handling in Rust7 minutes
Generating API documentation 5 minutes
Annotating Routes and Models 4 minutes
Hosting API Documentation with Swagger UI or ReDo4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 60 minutes

Building a Basic RESTful API15 minutes
Pagination and Filtering10 minutes
Testing CRUD Operations20 minutes
Writing Unit Tests and Integration Tests15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Knowledge Check - Designing RESTful APIs with Rust10 minutes
Knowledge Check - HTTP Methods and CRUD Operations10 minutes
Knowledge Check - API Documentation with OpenAPI and Swagger10 minutes
Knowledge Check: RESTful API Development60 minutes

The third module explores systems programming in Rust, focusing on pointers, unsafe code, and system calls. Learners will also explore advanced networking, asynchronous programming with Tokio, and WebSocket integration, along with building minimalist operating system kernels and memory management.

What's included

8 videos2 readings4 assignments

8 videosTotal 44 minutes

Working with Pointers and Unsafe Code7 minutesPreview module
FFI and Interoperability4 minutes
System Calls and File I/O3 minutes
Network Programming in Rust4 minutes
Asynchronous Networking with Tokio5 minutes
WebSocket Programming with Rust7 minutes
Minimalist Kernels6 minutes
Memory Management in Kernels3 minutes

2 readingsTotal 35 minutes

Setting Up a Web Socket20 minutes
Operating System Kernels15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 90 minutes

Knowledge Check - Low-Level Systems Programming10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Advanced Networking and WebSocket Programming10 minutes
Knowledge Check - Building Operating System Kernels10 minutes
Knowledge Check: Systems Programming with Rust60 minutes

In this module, learners will demonstrate their understanding through a final assessment and apply their acquired skills in a hands-on practice project.