Publisher's Synopsis
Rust Programming Essentials and Beyond
Build high-performance, memory-safe applications in Rust-from beginner basics to advanced systems programming with real-world projects. Master Rust-from zero to systems hero.Whether you're new to Rust or seeking to deepen your expertise, Rust Programming Essentials and Beyond is your all-in-one guide to mastering the world's most loved programming language. Designed to equip you with both foundational knowledge and advanced system-level skills, this comprehensive book walks you through real-world projects and scalable patterns used in modern Rust development. What You'll Learn - Grasp Rust's core syntax, ownership model, and lifetimes with crystal clarity.
- Implement memory-safe, high-performance systems without garbage collection.
- Build production-ready command-line tools, web servers, and async applications using libraries like tokio, actix-web, and serde.
- Master smart pointers, error handling, and iterators for efficient data workflows.
- Explore advanced topics like unsafe Rust, FFI (Foreign Function Interface), and low-level optimization techniques.
- Leverage modular code design, custom traits, and macros for clean, maintainable codebases.
- Learn how to profile, debug, and optimize your Rust applications for real-world deployment. Key Features - Covers the entire Rust journey: beginner to systems programming expert.
- Hands-on projects, coding challenges, and guided exercises at every stage.
- Includes flowcharts, diagrams, and patterns to simplify complex concepts.
- Built-in best practices and anti-patterns to help you write idiomatic Rust.
- Learn to integrate Rust into existing ecosystems, including calling C libraries via FFI.
- Ready-to-deploy examples for CLI apps, network services, and embedded systems. Who Should Read This Book - Beginners learning Rust as their first or next language.
- Experienced developers transitioning from C++, Go, or Python.
- Systems programmers, DevOps engineers, and embedded developers seeking performance and safety.
- Anyone curious about high-performance, concurrent, and safe programming in modern languages. Why This Book? Unlike typical Rust guides, this book blends clear visual learning, real-world application, and deep systems insight-making it ideal for both learners and professionals who want to master Rust for production-grade software. Get your hands dirty with code, level up your skills, and become a Rustacean armed with the tools to build modern, reliable software.
