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This course will teach you to effectively implement and manage concurrent processes in Rust, enabling you to build robust, high-performance software.

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This course will teach you to effectively implement and manage concurrent processes in Rust, enabling you to build robust, high-performance software.

In this course Implementing Concurrency in Rust 2021, you’ll learn to effectively implement and manage concurrent processes in Rust. First, you’ll explore foundational concepts of concurrent programming. Next, you’ll discover how to manage threads and inter-thread communication. Finally, you’ll learn how to handle shared state safely and efficiently. Upon completing this course, you'll possess the skills and knowledge in concurrency needed to build robust, high-performance Rust applications.

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Syllabus

Course Overview
Introduction to Concurrency in Rust
Using Threads
Sending Messages
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Sharing State

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Teaches Rust's concurrency features and paradigms, which is standard in high-performance software
Taught by Shaun Meyer, who are recognized for their expertise in Rust development
Develops skills in implementing and managing Rust's concurrency features, which are in high demand
Covers Rust's advanced threading and communication principles, useful for building high-performance software
Provides hands-on practice with Rust's concurrency features, essential for building robust software
Requires prior knowledge of Rust, which may not be suitable for complete beginners

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Implementing Concurrency in Rust with these activities:
Review Rust syntax and core concepts
Refresh your knowledge of Rust syntax, ownership, and memory management to ensure a strong foundation for understanding concurrency.
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  • Review syntax and basic types
  • Refresh ownership and borrowing rules
  • Practice working with memory
Review the course outline and syllabus
Lay a solid foundation for success by familiarizing yourself with the course structure and learning objectives.
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  • Read the course outline
  • Review the syllabus
  • Identify key concepts and topics
Join a Rust concurrency study group
Enhance your learning through peer-to-peer discussions and collaboration.
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  • Find or create a Rust concurrency study group
  • Participate in regular discussions
  • Share knowledge and ask questions
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Practice creating threads and managing their lifecycle
Reinforce your understanding of thread creation and management by practicing the skills in a structured environment.
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  • Create a new thread
  • Set the thread's priority and name
  • Start the thread
  • Join the thread
  • Check the thread's status
Follow tutorials on Rust's concurrency primitives
Learn how to use Rust's concurrency primitives effectively by following guided tutorials.
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  • Find tutorials on Rust's concurrency primitives
  • Follow the tutorials step-by-step
  • Read the documentation and experiment with the code
Peer-led study group
Engage with classmates to discuss course material, share insights, and reinforce your understanding through collaborative learning.
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  • Meet regularly
  • Organize a study group
  • Review course material
  • Discuss challenging concepts
  • Share notes and resources
Tutorial: Use the Rust standard library's `Mutex` and `RwLock` types
Deepen your knowledge of thread synchronization by exploring how to use the `Mutex` and `RwLock` types to protect shared state in Rust.
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  • Create a shared variable
  • Wrap the shared variable in a `Mutex` or `RwLock`
  • Acquire the lock to access or modify the shared variable
  • Release the lock when finished
Solve concurrency problems on LeetCode
Reinforce your understanding of concurrency by solving problems on LeetCode.
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  • Sign up for a LeetCode account
  • Search for problems tagged with 'concurrency'
  • Solve the problems using Rust's concurrency primitives
Practice using synchronization primitives
Strengthen your understanding of concurrency by practicing the usage and application of synchronization primitives such as mutexes, semaphores, and channels.
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  • Create and use mutexes
  • Implement synchronization with semaphores
  • Use channels for communication
  • Practice deadlock prevention
Contribute to Rust repositories on GitHub
Gain practical experience and contribute to the Rust community by contributing to GitHub repositories.
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  • Find Rust repositories related to concurrency
  • Read the documentation and issue tracker
  • Contribute bug fixes or new features
Tutorial: Debugging concurrency issues
Enhance your ability to diagnose and resolve concurrency issues by learning practical techniques for debugging data races, deadlocks, and other common problems.
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  • Identify common concurrency issues
  • Use debugging tools and techniques
  • Practice debugging real-world concurrency scenarios
Develop a multithreaded Rust application
Build on your knowledge by creating a practical multithreaded Rust application.
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  • Design the architecture of the application
  • Implement the application using Rust's concurrency primitives
  • Test and debug the application
Project: Build a multithreaded web server
Apply your knowledge of concurrency to build a practical multithreaded web server, solidifying your understanding of how to handle concurrent requests and improve application performance.
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  • Design the server's architecture
  • Implement the thread pool
  • Handle incoming requests
  • Send responses
  • Test and debug the server
Mentor junior developers in Rust concurrency
Share your knowledge and help others learn about Rust concurrency.
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  • Find opportunities to mentor junior developers
  • Provide guidance and support on Rust concurrency topics
  • Share best practices and resources

Career center

Learners who complete Implementing Concurrency in Rust will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Database Administrator
Database Administrators manage software systems that store and retrieve data. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Database Administrator.
Data Engineer
Data Engineers build software systems to manage and analyze data. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Data Engineer.
Cloud Architect
Cloud Architects design and build cloud-based software systems. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Cloud Architect.
Computer Scientist
Computer Scientists research new ways to use computers to solve problems. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build a strong foundation for research in computer science.
DevOps Engineer
DevOps Engineers automate software development and deployment processes. Many of these processes need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a DevOps Engineer.
Systems Administrator
Systems Administrators work with software systems in order to keep an organization's computers and networks running smoothly. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Systems Administrator.
Performance Analyst
Performance Analysts help organizations improve the performance of their software systems. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build a strong foundation for analyzing and improving the performance of software systems.
Systems Security Engineer
Systems Security Engineers protect software systems from unauthorized access and attack. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Systems Security Engineer.
Concurrency Engineer
Concurrency Engineers build systems to execute multiple tasks at once. Many of these systems are software-based, so it is important for a Concurrency Engineer to know how to write high-quality concurrent software. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Concurrency Engineer.
Software Architect
Software Architects design and build software systems. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Software Architect.
Computer Programmer
Computer Programmers write software systems. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Computer Programmer.
Technical Architect
Technical Architects design and build software systems. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Technical Architect.
Systems Analyst
Systems Analysts improve software systems. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build a good foundation for analyzing and improving software systems.
Software Quality Assurance Tester
Software Quality Assurance Testers help ensure that software systems are high quality. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build a good foundation for testing software systems.
Software Developer
Software Developers create software systems. Many of these systems need to handle multiple tasks at the same time. This course teaches the fundamentals of concurrent programming in Rust. It will help you build the skills you need to succeed as a Software Developer.

Reading list

We've selected 13 books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Implementing Concurrency in Rust.
Comprehensive guide to Rust programming. It covers the basics of the language, as well as more advanced topics such as concurrency and memory management. It great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Rust.
Is the official Rust programming language book. It great resource for anyone who wants to learn the basics of the language. It is also a useful reference for experienced Rust programmers.
Provides a comprehensive theoretical treatment of concurrent programming, suitable for advanced learners.
Introduces foundational concepts of concurrent programming and the basics of creating threads and managing inter-thread communication.
Presents common concurrency patterns and their applications, helping to broaden the understanding of concurrency principles.
Provides insights into designing and building scalable and reliable data-intensive systems, which often involve concurrency.
Provides a deep dive into concurrency patterns and best practices in Java, many of which are applicable to Rust.
Provides a comprehensive overview of operating systems concepts, including concurrency and synchronization.
Great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about the Rust language. It covers the basics of the language, as well as more advanced topics such as concurrency and memory management.
Comprehensive guide to Rust programming. It covers the basics of the language, as well as more advanced topics such as concurrency and memory management. It great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Rust.
Comprehensive guide to Rust programming. It covers the basics of the language, as well as more advanced topics such as concurrency and memory management. It great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Rust.

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