Chapter 3: Basic Programming Concepts in Rust

💡Variables in Rust are immutable by default but can be made mutable with the `mut` keyword.

💡Rust has scalar data types (integers, floating point numbers, booleans, characters) and compound data types (tuples, arrays).

💡Functions in Rust are declared using the `fn` keyword and can have parameters and return values.

💡Rust has if statements for conditional execution and uses explicit booleans for conditions.

💡Shadowing is a feature in Rust that allows you to create a new variable with the same name as an existing one, effectively hiding the previous value.

Are variables immutable in Rust?

—Yes, variables in Rust are immutable by default, meaning their values cannot be changed once assigned. However, you can use the `mut` keyword to make variables mutable.

What are the scalar data types in Rust?

—Scalar data types in Rust include integers, floating point numbers, booleans, and characters. Integers can be signed or unsigned and have different bit sizes.

How are functions declared in Rust?

—Functions in Rust are declared using the `fn` keyword, followed by the function name, parameters, and return type (if any).

What is shadowing in Rust?

—Shadowing is a feature in Rust that allows you to create a new variable with the same name as an existing one, effectively hiding the previous value. This can be useful for reusing variable names while maintaining clarity and readability.

Does Rust have if statements?

—Yes, Rust has if statements for conditional execution. The condition must be explicitly a boolean value, and you can use else if and else blocks for multiple conditions.

00:00Introduction to Chapter 3: Basic Programming Concepts in Rust.

01:20Variables in Rust are immutable by default, but can be made mutable with the `mut` keyword.

03:55Rust has scalar data types (integers, floating point numbers, booleans, characters) and compound data types (tuples, arrays).

08:38Functions in Rust are declared using the `fn` keyword and can have parameters and return values.

10:07Rust has if statements for conditional execution and uses explicit booleans for conditions.

10:39Shadowing is a feature in Rust that allows you to create a new variable with the same name as an existing one, effectively hiding the previous value.