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Rust for Blockchain Application Development
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Rust for Blockchain Application Development

by Akhil Sharma
April 2024
Intermediate to advanced
392 pages
10h 34m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Rust for Blockchain Application Development serves as a practical guide for learning how to build decentralized applications (dApps) and custom blockchains using Rust. By starting with essential Rust concepts and progressively diving into blockchain implementation, this book ensures you'll gain the skills to apply Rust effectively in real-world blockchain projects.

What this Book will help me do

  • Understand and apply Rust language concepts to blockchain development.
  • Implement key blockchain features like nodes and consensus mechanisms with Rust.
  • Develop and deploy decentralized applications on Ethereum, Solana, and NEAR using Rust.
  • Learn to use frameworks like Foundry for Ethereum and Substrate for custom blockchains.
  • Optimize security and performance of blockchain applications for production environments.

Author(s)

Akhil Sharma is a seasoned software developer with years of experience in both Rust programming and blockchain application development. With a background in software engineering and a passion for technology, Akhil has guided many developers through the intricacies of blockchain technologies. His approachable writing style makes complex topics accessible to readers.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for blockchain developers and architects interested in building decentralized applications using Rust. It's particularly useful for those with experience in blockchain technologies who wish to save time navigating through scattered documentation. While some familiarity with Rust is helpful, the book is structured to also welcome those new to the language who have a background in software development.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781837634644