Writing a Command Line Tool in Rust

Learn how to build a command-line tool in Rust, including argument parsing, colored output, and progress bar. Ideal for Rust beginners interested in system programming.

Introduction

This course covers how to write a command line tool using the Rust programming language. The instructor will guide you through the process of building a simple clone of the popular wget tool used for file downloads, including features such as argument parsing, colored output, and progress bar.

Highlights

• Learn how to set up a Rust project using Cargo
• Implement argument parsing with the clap crate
• Incorporate colored output and progress bar using the indicatif and console crates
• Understand the basics of building a command line tool in Rust

Recommendation

This course is suitable for Rust beginners who want to learn how to build practical command-line applications. The project-based approach and the instructor's guidance make it an excellent starting point for anyone interested in exploring Rust's capabilities in the domain of system programming and command-line tools.