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Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build safe Rust applications using ownership, borrowing, structs, enums, traits, generics, error handling, testing, files, and concurrency.

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40 hoursEstimated time

8 modules32 lessons

5 guided labsKnowledge check

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Skills you will practice

Systems · Rust Programming Fundamentals
Systems · Rust Toolchain And Project Structure
Systems · Values Control Flow And Functions
Systems · Ownership And Moves
Systems · References Borrowing And Lifetimes
Systems · Structs Enums And Pattern Matching

Prerequisites

Programming Foundations
Command Line Shell Essentials

Tools

A current web browser
A code editor or terminal appropriate to the path
A safe local or virtual lab environment

Before you begin

What you need

Programming Foundations
Command Line Shell Essentials

Step-by-step curriculum

Learning modules

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01Rust Toolchain and Project StructureBuild practical skill in rust toolchain and project structure and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Rust Toolchain and Project Structure: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Rust Toolchain and Project Structure in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Rust Toolchain and Project Structure in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Rust Toolchain and Project Structure safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Rust Toolchain and Project Structure Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Rust Toolchain and Project Structure Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Rust Toolchain and Project Structure, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Safe

Guided Lab: Rust Toolchain and Project Structure in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Rust Programming Fundamentals — Rust Toolchain and Project Structure lab: Create a new project, add one source file and one dependency if appropriate, run it, and document the commands another learner needs.

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02Values, Control Flow, and FunctionsBuild practical skill in values, control flow, and functions and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Values, Control Flow, and Functions: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Values, Control Flow, and Functions in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Values, Control Flow, and Functions in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Values, Control Flow, and Functions safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Values, Control Flow, and Functions Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Extract repeated logic into a function, call it with several inputs, and test one boundary case.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Values, Control Flow, and Functions Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Values, Control Flow, and Functions, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Values, Control Flow, and Functions in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Rust Programming Fundamentals — Values, Control Flow, and Functions lab: Extract repeated logic into a function, call it with several inputs, and test one boundary case.

Not started

03Ownership and MovesBuild practical skill in ownership and moves and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Ownership and Moves: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Ownership and Moves in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Ownership and Moves in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Ownership and Moves safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Ownership and Moves Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Create a small program that allocates or owns a resource, passes access safely, and releases it without leaks or dangling access.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Ownership and Moves Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Ownership and Moves, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Ownership and Moves in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Rust Programming Fundamentals — Ownership and Moves lab: Create a small program that allocates or owns a resource, passes access safely, and releases it without leaks or dangling access.

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04References, Borrowing, and LifetimesBuild practical skill in references, borrowing, and lifetimes and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Create a small program that allocates or owns a resource, passes access safely, and releases it without leaks or dangling access.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Rust Programming Fundamentals — References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes lab: Create a small program that allocates or owns a resource, passes access safely, and releases it without leaks or dangling access.

Not started

05Structs, Enums, and Pattern MatchingBuild practical skill in structs, enums, and pattern matching and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons · 1 lab

Lesson 1

Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a small typed program using the module feature, compile with warnings enabled, test a boundary input, and explain one compiler or runtime diagnostic.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Guided lab · 55 min · Moderate

Guided Lab: Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Rust Programming Fundamentals — Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching lab: Build a small typed program using the module feature, compile with warnings enabled, test a boundary input, and explain one compiler or runtime diagnostic.

Not started

06Collections, Traits, and GenericsBuild practical skill in collections, traits, and generics and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Collections, Traits, and Generics: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Collections, Traits, and Generics in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Collections, Traits, and Generics in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Collections, Traits, and Generics safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Collections, Traits, and Generics Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Store a small dataset in an appropriate collection, update it, search it, and explain why the chosen structure fits.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Collections, Traits, and Generics Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Collections, Traits, and Generics, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

07Errors, Files, and TestingBuild practical skill in errors, files, and testing and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Errors, Files, and Testing: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Errors, Files, and Testing in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Errors, Files, and Testing in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Errors, Files, and Testing safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Errors, Files, and Testing Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Write a small test suite for one function, service, route, or component with success and failure cases.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Errors, Files, and Testing Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Errors, Files, and Testing, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

08Concurrency and Application OrganizationBuild practical skill in concurrency and application organization and connect it to the outcomes of Rust Programming Fundamentals.4 lessons

Lesson 1

Concurrency and Application Organization: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Understand the concepts, decisions, and vocabulary you need before applying Concurrency and Application Organization in Rust Programming Fundamentals.

25 min

Lesson 2

Set Up and Explore Concurrency and Application Organization in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Prepare the tools, data, project state, or test environment needed to explore Concurrency and Application Organization safely and repeatably.

25 min

Lesson 3

Build a Practical Concurrency and Application Organization Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a small typed program using the module feature, compile with warnings enabled, test a boundary input, and explain one compiler or runtime diagnostic.

30 min

Lesson 4

Debug Common Concurrency and Application Organization Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Recognize common failure modes in Concurrency and Application Organization, use the relevant diagnostics, and verify the correction.

25 min

Portfolio integration

Capstone Project

Build a Concurrent Rust File Indexer

Combine the path skills in a portfolio-ready project with clear functional requirements, tests, verification evidence, and operating notes.

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Acceptance criteria

The core workflow works from start to finish.
Invalid input or failure states are handled clearly.
The result is tested and documented.
A reviewer can reproduce the setup and verification.

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Skill assessment

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Path Brief

Skills you will practice

Prerequisites

Tools

What you need

Learning modules

Rust Toolchain and Project Structure: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Rust Toolchain and Project Structure in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Rust Toolchain and Project Structure Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Rust Toolchain and Project Structure Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Rust Toolchain and Project Structure in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Values, Control Flow, and Functions: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Values, Control Flow, and Functions in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Values, Control Flow, and Functions Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Values, Control Flow, and Functions Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Values, Control Flow, and Functions in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Ownership and Moves: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Ownership and Moves in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Ownership and Moves Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Ownership and Moves Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Ownership and Moves in Rust Programming Fundamentals

References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: References, Borrowing, and Lifetimes in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Guided Lab: Structs, Enums, and Pattern Matching in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Collections, Traits, and Generics: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Collections, Traits, and Generics in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Collections, Traits, and Generics Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Collections, Traits, and Generics Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Errors, Files, and Testing: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Errors, Files, and Testing in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Errors, Files, and Testing Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Errors, Files, and Testing Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Concurrency and Application Organization: Core Concepts for Rust Programming Fundamentals

Set Up and Explore Concurrency and Application Organization in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Build a Practical Concurrency and Application Organization Example in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Debug Common Concurrency and Application Organization Problems in Rust Programming Fundamentals

Capstone Project

Build a Concurrent Rust File Indexer

Acceptance criteria

Test your understanding

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