What you'll be able to do
- Explain ownership, borrowing and lifetimes in everyday Rust code
- Model application data with structs, enums and pattern matching
- Handle failures explicitly with Option and Result
- Use traits, generics, collections and iterators to organize reusable code
- Build, test and document a Rust command-line application with Cargo
Who this is for
- Developers moving to Rust from another programming language
- Students with programming fundamentals who want hands-on Rust practice
- Working professionals looking for focused weekend training
Before you join
- Basic programming experience in any language, including functions and collections
- A laptop with permission to install the Rust toolchain and a code editor
- Time for weekend classes and practice between sessions
Curriculum
1Weekend 1: Rust Foundations & Tooling1 Week
Key Takeaways:
Rust Toolchain, rustup and Cargo
Variables, Types, Functions and Control Flow
Ownership, Moves, References and Borrowing
Strings, Slices and Compiler Diagnostics
Hands-On Exercises with File and Text Data
2Weekend 2: Data Modeling & Error Handling1 Week
Key Takeaways:
Structs, Enums and Pattern Matching
Option, Result and Error Propagation
Vectors, Hash Maps and String Processing
Modules, Packages and Dependency Management
Input Validation and Recoverable Failures
3Weekend 3: Reusable Code & Quality1 Week
Key Takeaways:
Traits, Generics and Lifetimes in Practice
Iterators and Closures
Unit, Integration and Documentation Tests
Formatting, Clippy and Debugging
Project Design and Incremental Implementation
4Weekend 4: Command-Line Capstone1 Week
Key Takeaways:
Command-Line Arguments and Configuration
File I/O, Serialization and Structured Errors
Implementing a Practical Command-Line Tool
Testing Success and Failure Paths
Code Review, README and Project Demonstration
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Rust Programming Certificate
BIGXSTAR Academy certificate of completion after completing the course exercises and command-line project.
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the Rust course classes held?
The course runs live online on weekends over 4 weeks. Contact admissions for the next batch dates, session timings and fees.
Do I need prior Rust experience?
No prior Rust experience is required. You should already understand basic programming concepts such as functions, loops and collections.
What will I build?
You will build a Rust command-line application with file handling, input validation, explicit error handling and automated tests.
How is this different from the Rust & AI Systems Engineer Program?
This course focuses on Rust language foundations over four weekends. The 3-month program extends into backend APIs, databases, asynchronous services, AI integration and deployment.