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Build a Fullstack Twitter Clone with Rust

In this project-based course you'll use Rust for both the frontend and backend and gain valuable hands-on experience in building a complete full-stack web app.

18 Days

Average time students take to complete this course.

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Taught by: Jayson Lennon
Last updated: November 2024

Overview

With a focus on both frontend and backend implementation using Rust, this project offers a unique chance to explore the full potential of this powerful programming language. You'll acquire valuable hands-on experience in building a complete and functional full-stack web application and wow employers with this stand-out portfolio project!

What you'll learn

  • Build a Twitter clone from scratch using Rust for both frontend and backend
  • Learn various web app capabilities including server software development, URL routing, sessions, hosting static data, API access, and data management using a query builder
  • Create an interactive single-page frontend allowing users to perform actions such as creating posts, uploading images, participating in polls, editing profiles, and bookmarking posts
  • Gain experience in testing the application, modifying the build environment, generating documentation, and diagnosing bugs encountered during development
  • Explore the full potential of Rust programming language in both frontend and backend implementation
  • Acquire hands-on experience in integrating Postgres database through Diesel query builder for compile-time checked data access and IDE auto completion for queries

Why Is This Rust Project Awesome?

This project-based course focuses on building a Twitter clone using Rust for both the frontend and backend, entirely from scratch!

It's the perfect opportunity for you to advance your skills with the Rust programming language and learn about the intricacies of full-stack web development

The project covers various web app capabilities, including server software development with URL routing for public and private endpoints, sessions, hosting static data, API access, and data management using a query builder.

An interactive single page frontend allows users to create posts, upload images, participate in polls, edit and view profiles, and bookmark posts.

Additionally, the project explores testing the application, modifying the build environment for more streamlined development, generating documentation, and diagnosing bugs encountered along the way.

Wait... What's a Project?

One of the most common things we hear from students is: "I want to build more projects!"

We love hearing that, because building projects is really the best way to learn. And unique, challenging projects can really make your portfolio stand out for potential employers.

But also...it just feel so good when you actually build something real!

That's why we've created ZTM Projects. A collection of comprehensive portfolio and practice projects that you can use to advance your knowledge, learn new skills, build your portfolio, and sometimes even just have fun!

What Else Should I Know?

By becoming a ZTM member you'll not only get access to all our courses, bytes, and projects.

But you’ll also get to join our exclusive live online community classroom to learn alongside thousands of students, alumni, mentors, TAs and Instructors.

Most importantly, you'll be learning from an industry professional (Jayson) that has actual real-world experience as a Fullstack Developer using Rust. He teaches you the exact strategies and techniques he uses in his role.

Finally, as with all ZTM courses, this course is a living thing. It will be constantly updated as the landscape changes so you can use it as your go-to resource for building Rust projects now and throughout your career.

Join 1,000s of Zero To Mastery graduates that have gotten hired and are now working at companies like Google, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, IBM, JP Morgan, Facebook, Shopify + other top tech companies.

They come from all different backgrounds, ages, and experiences. Many even started as complete beginners.

So there's no reason it can't be you too.

And you have nothing to lose. Because you can start learning right now and if this course isn't everything you expected, we'll refund you 100% within 30 days. No hassles and no questions asked.

When's the best time to get started? Today!

There's never a bad time to learn in-demand skills. But the sooner, the better. So start building this Rust project today by joining the ZTM Academy. You'll have a clear roadmap to developing the skills to build your own projects, get hired, and advance your career.

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Course curriculum

Here's an overview of what you'll learn in this Rust project.

Orientation

5 lectures

Introduction

3 lectures

User Registration

13 lectures

Application Architecture

14 lectures

Finishing User Registration

4 lectures

User Login

10 lectures

Navigation Bar

3 lectures

Making a New Post

7 lectures

New Chat Page

5 lectures

Toast Messages

4 lectures

Meet your instructor

Your instructor (Jayson) isn't just an expert with years of real-world professional experience. He has been in your shoes. He makes learning fun. He makes complex topics feel simple. He will motivate you. He will push you. And he will go above and beyond to help you succeed.

Jayson Lennon

Hi, I'm Jayson Lennon!

Jayson is a self-taught developer with numerous industry certifications. He has a unique ability to help students learn in the most effective way possible and provide lessons that are clear, detailed and easy to follow along.

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Jayson Lennon

Software Engineer

Frequently asked questions

Are there any prerequisites for this course?

Required:

  • Intermediate knowledge of programming in Rust. Don't have that yet? Take our Rust Bootcamp course now!
  • Familiarity with installing development tools or databases onto your system.

Recommended:

  • Basic terminal or command-line knowledge.
  • Basic knowledge of web development, including HTTP request-response lifecycle, cookies, DOM, and CSS.

Do you provide a certificate of completion?

We definitely do and they are quite nice. You will also be able to add Zero To Mastery Academy to the education section of your LinkedIn profile as well.

Are there subtitles?

Yes! We have high quality subtitles in 11 different languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Dutch, Romanian, Arabic, Hindi, Portuguese, Indonesian, and Japanese.

You can even adjust the text size, color, background and more so that the subtitles are perfect just for you!

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