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When to use Arrays and Vectors in Rust — Array[] vs Vectors<>

By Ugochukwu Chizaram Omumusinachi. Updated Thu Jan 30 2025

What is the difference between arrays and vectors in Rust? The answer is: They are both fundamentally the same thing, trust me bro 🫠*. Same same but different.*

You see to understand the difference between rust arrays and vectors we have to look back into Data structures. What is an Array (or list if you come from a Python background)?

In short terms, an array is a contiguous data structure stored on the stack. Now if you did your homework you would know there a two major types of arrays, Dynamic and Static Arrays.

When to use Arrays and Vectors in Rust — Array[] vs Vectors<>

This article is not about Data Structures in general so I won’t go into details, but all you have to know is Dynamic arrays are simply static arrays with a bunch of wrappers to handle fluidity, in rust this wrapper is called a Vector.

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Spring Core vs. Spring Boot: Everything You Need to Know

By Ayush Shrivastava. Updated Thu Jan 16 2025
Spring Core vs. Spring Boot: Everything You Need to Know

Spring Core and Spring Boot are key components of the Spring Framework. While Spring Core provides the foundational tools for Java application development, Spring Boot simplifies the process by offering pre-configured setups. Understanding their differences helps developers choose the right tool for building efficient, scalable, and modern applications.

What are Microservices?

By Solomon Eseme. Updated Thu Sep 05 2024
What are Microservices?

Microservices are an architectural style where a large, complex application is broken down into smaller, independent services that communicate with each other through APIs. Each service is responsible for a specific business capability or function, and they work together to form the overall system.

Top 5 Best Backend Bootcamps and Why (2024)

By Solomon Eseme. Updated Wed Jun 26 2024
Top 5 Best Backend Bootcamps and Why (2024)

With numerous options, finding a coding and backend developer bootcamp offering a comprehensive curriculum, experienced instructors, and strong career support is essential. Here are the top 5 best backend developers and coding bootcamps and why they stand out.

Axum Framework: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

By Solomon Eseme. Updated Sun Dec 17 2023
Axum Framework: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

This is the most comprehensive tutorial on the Axum framework online.

This article will explore Rust's Axum framework, a powerful and efficient tool for building web applications.

We'll dive into the basics of Axum, its key features, and how to get started with backend web development using this framework.

Rocket: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

By Solomon Eseme
Rocket: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

This is the most comprehensive tutorial on the Rocket framework online.

In this Rocket tutorial, you will learn Rocket from scratch to an advanced level.

You will learn how to build and deploy your first Rocket app.

Actix Web: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

By Solomon Eseme. Updated Sun Dec 17 2023
Actix Web: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

This is the most comprehensive tutorial on the Actix Web framework online.

In this Actix Web tutorial, you will learn Actix Web from scratch to an advanced level.

You will learn how to build and deploy your first Actix Web app.

Getting Started with Docker for Python Developers

By Marvellous Kalu. Updated Sat Dec 09 2023
Getting Started with Docker for Python Developers

For Python developers, docker enables them to package their applications along with their dependencies, necessary libraries, and runtime and ensures they run consistently across various environments from development to production. This fosters seamless collaboration and simplifies deployment and the overall development workflow.

Parameterized Testing with Pytest and Selenium

By Marvellous Kalu. Updated Fri Nov 24 2023
Parameterized Testing with Pytest and Selenium

Parameterized testing is a software testing technique in which the same test case runs multiple input data sets. Each input data here is referred to as a parameterized test case. In this tutorial, we will perform parameterization testing using Pytest and Selenium.

Working with Data in Go

By Solomon Eseme. Updated Sat Oct 07 2023
Working with Data in Go

Data manipulation is a fundamental aspect of software development, and Go provides powerful tools and libraries to work with various types of data. In this section, we will explore several essential data-related topics in Go:

Rust for Backend Development

By MacBobby Chibuzor. Updated Mon Sep 25 2023
Rust for Backend Development

This comprehensive guide will explore why Rust is an excellent choice for backend development, its unique features, libraries, and tools, and how to get started with Rust for building robust and secure backend systems.

Milestone Project: Building a Task Management App

By Solomon Eseme. Updated Sat Sep 02 2023
Milestone Project: Building a Task Management App

We'll build a task management application using Rust in this exciting milestone project. This project will encompass concepts covered in the previous chapters, including structuring your code, error handling, file I/O, and more. Following these steps, you'll create a functional task manager allowing users to add, list, and mark tasks as completed.