Code Like a Pro in Rust

about the technology

Programmers prize Rust for its safety, performance, and security. However, its strict syntax and tricky memory management can make it challenging to master. This practical guide shows you how to balance Rust's trade offs, lessen its cognitive load, and rapidly bring your productivity to a professional level.

about the book

Code Like a Pro in Rust shows you how to quickly create and ship Rust programs without wasting time on language quirks, compiler problems, and unexpected complexities. It builds on your existing Rust knowledge with design patterns and shortcuts direct from veteran Rust contributor Brenden Matthews. You'll learn to use important Rust tooling like rust-analyzer, Clippy, and Cargo, as well as best practices for unit testing and code optimization. By the time you're done, you'll be writing high quality code with less maintenance overhead.

  Essential Rust tooling 

Core Rust data structures 

Memory management 

Design patterns for Rust 

Testing in Rust 

Asynchronous programming for Rust 

Optimized Rust 

Rust project management

For aspiring Rust pros familiar with the basics of the language.