Introduction and Rust Basics

Updated in May 2025. This course now features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Introduction and Rust BasicsUnlock the potential of AI-driven development with this in-depth course on building an AutoGPT code generation tool using Rust and GPT-4. You’ll begin with a solid introduction to Rust, mastering its syntax, memory management, and advanced features like concurrency. As you progress, you’ll explore how to leverage Rust’s robust ecosystem to create modular and efficient code. The course then transitions to integrating GPT-4, where you'll learn to harness this powerful language model for automating complex coding tasks. Through practical exercises, you'll see how Rust and GPT-4 work together to streamline code generation, testing, and deployment. By the end of the course, you’ll have built a fully functional AutoGPT tool, equipping you with the skills to innovate and automate in your software projects. This course is designed for software developers, AI enthusiasts, and technical professionals who want to explore AI-powered automation and advance their Rust programming skills. Prerequisites include programming experience and an interest in AI-driven development.