Introduction

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In this final module, we'll develop a modern, real-world Rust program.

The application is a command-line to-do tracker. It records our tasks into a text file, displays them as a list in the terminal, and lets us mark them complete.

Learning objectives

In this module, you'll learn:

  • How to develop a real-world command-line program by using tested third-party crates for command-line parsing and error handling.

Prerequisites

  • Have your Rust development environment set up.
  • Know how to create, edit, and run Rust code by using Cargo.
  • Know how to split code into multiple modules.
  • Be familiar with using third-party crates.
  • Understand common concepts, including variables, data types, and functions.
  • Understand generic data types.