The Rust Workbook - 25 step-by-step exercises from beginner to pro, complete with solutions

Tutorials are great. They provide insights and help us learn new concepts. But without practical application, you might forget what you’ve learned the next day.

That’s why solving exercises is so important in programming and, generally speaking, for science. By solving problems with your brain and forcing it to work, you will truly grasp the concepts and be able to apply them in the future.

This book is your hands-on guide to learning Rust through practice. While you’ll find some explanations, they are not exhaustive and are not meant to be. This is about getting your hands dirty with actual code. Each exercise is designed to help you master a specific concept, with step-by-step instructions to guide you along the way.

If you’re familiar with Rust, you might be able to solve these challenges without needing additional help. But if you get stuck, don’t hesitate to consult other resources or look up examples. Remember, there’s no single correct answer. Different solutions can be equally valid.

You can progress at your own pace: do one exercise a week, one per day, or even multiple exercises daily. While I don’t recommend doing them all in one sitting, especially if you’re not an expert yet, who am I to judge you if you do that? But generally speaking, spreading them out over multiple sessions is the best way to digest the concepts.

To truly benefit from this workbook, try to solve each exercise yourself before peeking at the solution. Give yourself at least 30 minutes of focused effort. That’s when the magic happens in your brain, and that’s when real learning occurs.

Let’s Crush it!

I’m Francesco. You can find me at https://francescociulla.com.