thealgorithms/rust

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Sorting algorithms
      Searching algorithms
      Graph algorithms
      Data structures
    Learning path
      Study fundamentals
      Prepare for interviews
      Learn Rust syntax
    Use cases
      Reference implementation
      Educational reading
      Open source contribution
    Tech stack
      Rust
      Standard library
    Audience
      Students
      Interview prep
      Rust learners

mindmap root((repo)) What it does Sorting algorithms Searching algorithms Graph algorithms Data structures Learning path Study fundamentals Prepare for interviews Learn Rust syntax Use cases Reference implementation Educational reading Open source contribution Tech stack Rust Standard library Audience Students Interview prep Rust learners

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Look up how a specific algorithm like binary search or merge sort is implemented in Rust.

USE CASE 2

Study computer science fundamentals by reading clean, well-commented code examples.

USE CASE 3

Prepare for technical interviews by reviewing algorithm implementations and their logic.

USE CASE 4

Learn Rust syntax and idioms by exploring familiar algorithms in a new language.

Tech stack

Rust

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Use freely for any purpose, including commercial use, as long as you keep the copyright notice and license text.

In plain English

TheAlgorithms/Rust is an open-source educational collection that gathers classic computer science algorithms, things like sorting, searching, graph traversal, and data structures, all coded in the Rust programming language. Think of it as a reference library where developers can look up how a binary search or a merge sort is actually implemented, rather than just reading about it in theory. Rust is a modern systems programming language known for being fast and memory-safe, meaning it avoids common bugs like crashes from bad memory access. This collection exists purely for learning: each algorithm is written clearly so readers can understand the logic, not to be copy-pasted into production apps. You would use this if you are studying computer science fundamentals and want concrete Rust code to read alongside your textbook, preparing for technical interviews, learning Rust by exploring familiar algorithms, or contributing to an open-source project during events like Hacktoberfest, a community initiative where developers worldwide submit improvements to open-source repositories in October.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Show me how to implement a binary search algorithm in Rust using the code from TheAlgorithms/Rust as a reference.

Prompt 2

I'm learning Rust and want to understand how merge sort works. Can you walk me through the implementation from TheAlgorithms/Rust?

Prompt 3

Help me contribute a new sorting algorithm to TheAlgorithms/Rust. What format and documentation style should I follow?

Prompt 4

I have a technical interview coming up. Can you quiz me on the graph traversal algorithms in TheAlgorithms/Rust?

Prompt 5

Explain how the data structure implementations in TheAlgorithms/Rust demonstrate Rust's memory safety features.

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