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Creative Projects for Rust Programmers

Name: Creative Projects for Rust Programmers
Author: Carlo Milanesi
ISBN: 9781789346220

by Carlo Milanesi

June 2020

Intermediate to advanced

404 pages

8h 46m

English

Packt Publishing

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Title Page
Copyright and Credits
Creative Projects for Rust Programmers
Dedication
About Packt
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Contributors
About the authorAbout the reviewerPackt is searching for authors like you
Preface
Who this book is forWhat this book coversTo get the most out of this bookDownload the example code filesDownload the color imagesConventions usedGet in touchReviews
Rust 2018: Productivity
Technical requirementsUnderstanding the different editions of RustThe projectsWorking through the examples in this bookExploring some utility cratesPseudo-random number generators – the rand crateLogging – the log crateInitializing static variables at runtime – the lazy_static crateParsing the command line – the structopt crateSummaryQuestions
Storing and Retrieving Data
Technical requirementsProject overviewReading a TOML fileUsing toml_dynamicUsing toml_staticReading and writing a JSON fileThe json_dynamic projectThe json_static projectReading an XML fileAccessing databasesAccessing a SQLite databaseImplementing the projectAccessing a PostgreSQL databaseImplementation of the projectStoring and retrieving data from a Redis storeImplementing the projectPutting it all togetherSummaryQuestions
Creating a REST Web Service
Technical requirementsThe REST architectureProject overviewEssential background theory and contextBuilding a stub of a REST web serviceRunning and testing the serviceGetting a resource using the GET methodSending a named resource to the server using the PUT methodSending a new resource to the server using the POST methodDeleting a resource using the DELETE methodSending an invalid commandExamining the codeBuilding a complete web serviceDownloading a fileUploading a string to a specified fileUploading a string to a new fileDeleting a fileExamining the codeBuilding a stateful serverHow to have a stateful serverThe API of this serviceTesting the serviceImplementing the databaseHandling queriesReturning JSON dataSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Creating a Full Server-Side Web App
Technical requirementsDefinition of a web appUnderstanding the behavior of a web appProject overviewUsing the Tera template engineA simple list of personsThe templates folderThe other Rust handlersA CRUD applicationThe JavaScript codeThe HTML codeThe Rust codeThe db_access.rs changesThe main.rs changesHandling an application with authenticationThe implementationThe HTML codeThe JavaScript codeThe mock database codeThe main functionSummaryQuestionsFurther reading

Creating a Client-Side WebAssembly App Using Yew
Technical requirementsIntroducing WasmUnderstanding the MVC architectural patternImplementing two toy web appsWhat is the MVC pattern?The modelThe viewThe controllerView implementationController implementationUnderstanding the MVC architectureProject overviewGetting startedThe incr appThe adder appThe login appOrganization of the projectThe db_access.rs fileThe main.rs fileThe login.rs fileThe yauth appUnderstanding the behavior of the appOrganization of the projectThe persons_list.rs fileWhy an empty collection wouldn't be good for filtered_personsThe one_person.rs fileA web app accessing a RESTful serviceThe persons_db appThe yclient appThe imported cratesThe source filesThe changes to the modelsA typical client/server requestSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Creating a WebAssembly Game Using Quicksilver
Technical requirementsProject overviewUnderstanding the animation loop architectureImplementing the ski projectUnderstanding the code behind thisImplementing the silent_slalom projectImplementing the assets_slalom projectAnalyzing the codeSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Creating a Desktop Two-Dimensional Game Using ggez
Technical requirementsProject overviewUnderstanding linear algebraImplementing the gg_ski projectThe main functionPatterns of input handlingInput handling in the gg_ski projectOther differences with quicksilverName of the traitThe type of contextThe new methodThe angle's unit of measurementHow to specify the FPS rateHandling the ski steeringComputation of new position and speedDrawing the backgroundDrawing composite shapesEnding the draw methodImplementing the gg_silent_slalom projectImplementing the gg_assets_slalom projectImplementing the gg_whac projectThe assetsThe general structure of the application and eventsOther fields of the modelDefining a widgetSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Using a Parser Combinator for Interpreting and Compiling
Technical requirementsProject overviewIntroducing CalcUnderstanding formal languages and their parsersRegular languagesContext-free languagesContext-dependent languagesUsing Nom to build parsersLearning about compiler-compilers and parser combinatorsLearning the basics of NomParsing an alternative of charactersParsing a sequence of charactersParsing a fixed stringMapping parsed items to other objectsCreating custom parsing resultsParsing a variable textRepeating a parserThe calc_parser projectUnderstanding the main.rs source fileLearning about the parser.rs source fileUnderstanding the types needed by the parserLooking at the parser codeThe calc_analyzer projectChecking the variables of the parsed programUnderstanding the main.rs fileLooking at the symbol_table.rs fileGlancing at the analyzer.rs fileThe calc_interpreter project Learning about the main.rs fileGlancing at the symbol_table.rs fileUnderstanding the executor.rs fileThe calc_compiler projectGlancing at the main.rs fileUnderstanding the compiler.rs fileSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Creating a Computer Emulator Using Nom
Technical requirementsProject overviewIntroducing a very simple machine languageThe most important concepts relating to machine languageExtending our machine languageWriting a very simple programA more complex program – the sieve of EratosthenesDefining a byte-addressing machine languageCoping with the endianness issueThe nom_byte_machine projectUnderstanding the main.rs source fileUsing the Nom libraryThe emulator.rs source fileThe parsing_interpreter.rs source fileThe translator.rs source fileThe nom_disassembler projectRunning the projectExamining the source codeGenerating disassembly code that is useful for debuggingGenerating disassembly code that is useful for reassemblingSummaryQuestions
Creating a Linux Kernel Module
Technical requirementsProject overviewUnderstanding kernel modulesPreparing the environmentA boilerplate moduleBuilding and running the kernel moduleThe build commandsThe source code of the boilerplate moduleUsing global variablesAllocating memoryA character deviceBuilding the character deviceThe source code of the dots moduleThe global informationThe initialization callThe cleanup callThe reading functionSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
The Future of Rust
IDEs and interactive programmingCrate maturityAsynchronous programmingOptimizationThe const generics featureEmbedded systemsSummary
Assessments
Chapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7Chapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10
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Overview

Explore the power of the Rust programming language with 'Creative Projects for Rust Programmers'. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through real-world applications of Rust, including web development, game creation, and system programming. By the end of this book, you'll gain hands-on experience that enables you to design and implement high-performance software using Rust.

What this Book will help me do

Learn how to work with popular data formats and databases such as JSON, XML, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
Develop modern web services and applications using frameworks like Actix and Yew.
Create engaging games and interactive applications, leveraging the Quicksilver and ggez game engines.
Understand techniques for building language interpreters, compilers, and system emulators.
Expand your skill set into low-level programming by creating Linux Kernel modules and exploring WebAssembly.

Author(s)

None Milanesi is an expert Rust developer with years of hands-on experience in teaching and applying Rust to solve complex software problems. With a passion for both community-driven development and cutting-edge performance, they craft resources that make exploring intricate programming concepts approachable and enjoyable. This instructional style is reflected in their accessible and practical advice throughout.

Who is it for?

This book is perfectly suited for software developers with some experience in programming who wish to delve into the Rust language. Whether you are a backend engineer, a frontend enthusiast, or even a systems-level programmer, Rust has something to offer. If you are eager to learn by doing and are looking to elevate your skills through practically oriented projects, this book is for you.

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