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为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust

配置面向 WebAssembly 目标的 Rust 开发环境，并初始化新的 WASM 项目

为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust 是 CoddyKit 上的免费 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课时。 这是第 1 节课，共 4 节。 你可以在下方免费阅读本课时的完整内容 — 然后在浏览器中使用内置代码编辑器和全天候 AI 导师进行实践。 这是 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 学习路径的一部分，你的进度在网页和 CoddyKit 应用中同步。 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课程共包含 4 节课。

本课时的部分内容尚未翻译，以英文显示。

Rust & WebAssembly Setup

Welcome! Rust is a fantastic language for building high-performance WebAssembly (WASM) modules.

Its focus on speed, memory safety, and control makes it ideal for web applications needing native-like performance.

In this lesson, we'll configure your environment and create your first Rust-WASM project.

Verify Rust & Cargo

Before we dive into WASM, ensure you have the Rust toolchain installed. This includes Rustc (the compiler) and Cargo (the package manager).

  • You can check by typing rustc --version and cargo --version in your terminal.
  • If not installed, visit rustup.rs to get rustup, the official Rust installer.

First Rust Program

Let's confirm your Rust setup is working. Create a file named main.rs and add this code. Then run it using cargo run.

fn main() {
  println!("Hello from Rust!");
}

Install WASM Target

WebAssembly isn't a default target for Rust. You need to explicitly add it to your toolchain.

The wasm32-unknown-unknown target is a generic WASM target that doesn't assume any specific host environment (like a browser or Node.js).

Run this command in your terminal:

rustup target add wasm32-unknown-unknown

Meet wasm-pack

Building Rust code for WebAssembly can involve several steps. That's where wasm-pack comes in!

wasm-pack is a powerful command-line tool that streamlines the entire workflow: compiling your Rust code, generating JavaScript bindings, and packaging it for web usage.

Install wasm-pack Tool

Since wasm-pack is a Rust application, you can install it using Cargo, Rust's package manager.

Run this command in your terminal:

cargo install wasm-pack

This might take a moment as it compiles the tool.

Initialize WASM Project

Now let's create a new Rust project specifically for WebAssembly. wasm-pack can scaffold this for you.

Navigate to your desired projects directory and run:

wasm-pack new my-first-wasm-app

This command creates a new directory, my-first-wasm-app, with a basic Rust library structure ready for WASM.

Explore Project Files

Inside your new my-first-wasm-app directory, you'll find:

  • Cargo.toml: Rust's manifest file, defining project dependencies and metadata.
  • src/lib.rs: This is where your Rust code for the WASM module will live. Unlike traditional Rust applications, WASM modules are usually libraries.
  • .gitignore: Standard Git ignore file.

Simple WASM Function

Open src/lib.rs. You'll see some boilerplate. Let's add a simple function that can be called from JavaScript:

The #[wasm_bindgen] attribute tells wasm-bindgen (which wasm-pack uses) to generate JavaScript glue code for this function.

use wasm_bindgen::prelude::*;

#[wasm_bindgen]
pub fn greet(name: &str) -> String {
  format!("Hello, {}!", name)
}

// You might also find a #[wasm_bindgen]
// macro for a `start` function or other
// initial setup in a new project.

Compile to WASM

With your Rust WASM code ready, it's time to compile it into a WebAssembly module and its JavaScript bindings.

Navigate into your project directory (my-first-wasm-app) and run:

wasm-pack build

This command compiles your Rust code, generates the necessary .wasm and .js files, and places them in a new pkg directory.

WASM Setup Quiz

You've learned about the essential tools for Rust WebAssembly development. Which of the following commands are crucial for setting up a Rust environment for WASM and creating a new project?

Recap: Rust WASM Setup

Great job! You've successfully set up your Rust environment for WebAssembly development.

We covered:

  • Verifying your Rust toolchain.
  • Adding the wasm32-unknown-unknown target.
  • Installing and using wasm-pack to initialize and build your first WASM project.
  • Understanding the basic project structure and a simple #[wasm_bindgen] function.

Next, you'll learn how to load and run your compiled WASM module in a web browser using JavaScript!

常见问题解答

「为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust」课时是免费的吗？

是的 — 「为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust」的完整文本可在网页上免费阅读。要进行交互式练习（内置代码编辑器和全天候 AI 导师）并解锁 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课程的其余内容，请升级到 CoddyKit PRO。 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课程共包含 4 节课。

「为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust」这节课中我会学到什么？

配置面向 WebAssembly 目标的 Rust 开发环境，并初始化新的 WASM 项目 你通过在浏览器中直接运行的动手代码来练习 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps，全天候 AI 导师会在你学习这节课的过程中回答你的问题。

学习 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 需要有经验吗？

无需任何先前经验。CoddyKit 上的 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课程适合初学者到高级学习者，你可以从这里开始或从头开始，按照自己的节奏学习。 这是第 1 节课，共 4 节。

「为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust」课时需要多长时间？

大多数 CoddyKit 课程大约需要 5–10 分钟。每节课都很精短且互动，所以你能稳步进步，并在网页和应用中从离开的地方继续。

我能在这节 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课中编写并运行代码吗？

能。每节 WebAssembly (WASM) for High Performance Apps 课都包含内置代码编辑器，你可以在浏览器中直接编写并运行真实代码，并获得即时 AI 反馈 — 无需本地设置。

此课程中的所有课时

  1. 为 WebAssembly 设置 Rust
  2. 为 WASM 编写 Rust 函数
  3. 使用 `wasm-bindgen` 高效实现 JS 互操作
  4. 跨越 WASM 边界的错误处理
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