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RESTful API with Rust

Build a Game Map Server

Harrison Kong

Do you know that according to surveys, Rust is one of the most admired computer programming languages for 8 years in a row? Rust is a language that is prized for its performance, memory safety, and concurrency, making it ideal for today’s cloud-based computing world. It is used by major technology and gaming companies such as Microsoft and Discord.

In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will hone your web development skill with and get a taste of game development with Rust. We will do this by building a RESTful HTTP server that provides flight map data for client applications to display the map.

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Do you know that according to surveys, Rust is one of the most admired computer programming languages for 8 years in a row? Rust is a language that is prized for its performance, memory safety, and concurrency, making it ideal for today’s cloud-based computing world. It is used by major technology and gaming companies such as Microsoft and Discord.

In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will hone your web development skill with and get a taste of game development with Rust. We will do this by building a RESTful HTTP server that provides flight map data for client applications to display the map.

This course is aimed at learners who know the fundamentals including data types, variables, ownership, functions, macros, Cargo build system. Knowledge of REST API, TCP and HTTP are helpful but are optional. If your knowledge of Rust is limited, taking the guided project "Fundamentals with Rust: Build a CLI Distance Calculator" first is highly recommended.

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Builds a strong foundation for beginners in Rust, making it an excellent choice for learners who have limited knowledge of the language
Covers essential concepts like data types, variables, ownership, functions, macros, and the Cargo build system, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Rust's foundations
Develops practical web development skills using Rust, enabling learners to build RESTful HTTP servers and process flight map data
Incorporates hands-on project-based learning, providing learners with valuable practical experience in applying Rust concepts
Requires prior knowledge of data types, variables, ownership, functions, macros, and the Cargo build system, which may be challenging for absolute beginners
Assumes familiarity with REST API, TCP, and HTTP, which may limit accessibility for learners without prior exposure to these concepts

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Effort
1.5 hours
Level
Intermediate
Via
Coursera
Institution
Coursera Project Network
Instructor
Harrison Kong
Session
August 19, 2024 - September 2, 2024
Language
English
Traffic lights
Read about what's good
what should give you pause
and possible dealbreakers
Builds a strong foundation for beginners in Rust, making it an excellent choice for learners who have limited knowledge of the language
Covers essential concepts like data types, variables, ownership, functions, macros, and the Cargo build system, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Rust's foundations
Develops practical web development skills using Rust, enabling learners to build RESTful HTTP servers and process flight map data
Incorporates hands-on project-based learning, providing learners with valuable practical experience in applying Rust concepts
Requires prior knowledge of data types, variables, ownership, functions, macros, and the Cargo build system, which may be challenging for absolute beginners
Assumes familiarity with REST API, TCP, and HTTP, which may limit accessibility for learners without prior exposure to these concepts
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