Learn SOLANA-RUST with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Rust programming
Understand Solana accounts, PDAs, and instructions
Practice building simple programs
Deploy to devnet/testnet
Integrate with frontend apps
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Rust syntax and ownership model
Week 2: Solana accounts and instruction handling
Week 3: Anchor framework usage
Week 4: Program deployment and testing
Week 5: Build a full DApp integrating frontend and backend
Interview Questions
What is a Solana program?
Explain accounts and PDAs.
What is cross-program invocation (CPI)?
How does Rust improve Solana program safety?
Difference between Solana Rust and Solidity?
Cheat Sheet
Program -> smart contract on Solana
Account -> persistent storage
Instruction -> single program call
PDA -> program-derived address for secure state
CPI -> cross-program invocation
Books
Mastering Solana Development with Rust
Building DeFi on Solana
NFT Development on Solana
Anchor Framework Guide
High-Performance Blockchain Apps with Solana
Tutorials
Getting started with Solana Rust programs
Build your first SPL token program
NFT minting on Solana
Anchor framework tutorial
Integrate Rust programs with frontend apps
Official Docs
https://docs.solana.com/developing/on-chain-programs/overview
https://docs.rs/solana-program/latest/solana_program/
Community Links
Solana Discord
Anchor Discord
Solana StackExchange
GitHub Discussions for Solana programs
YouTube tutorials and webinars
Community Support
Solana Discord
Anchor Discord
Solana StackExchange
GitHub Discussions for Solana programs
YouTube tutorials and webinars