Dev3Pack

RustBootcamp

A free beginner bootcamp to write Solana programs in Rust — live online in English and Spanish, ahead of the hackathon.

Apply now6 — 30 Oct

OnlineBeginner

In collaboration with

Solana
Dev3pack Members
Free
Non-Members
Free

Curriculum

  1. 01

    Week 1 · 6–8 Oct

    Rust for Solana

    • Ownership
    • Types
    • Cargo
  2. 02

    Week 2 · 13–15 Oct

    Solana deep dive

    • Accounts
    • PDAs
    • CPI
    • Tokens
  3. 03

    Week 3 · 20–22 Oct

    Anchor

    • Build
    • Test
    • Real program
  4. 04

    Week 4 · 27–29 Oct

    Dev3pack hackathon preparation

    • Product ideation
    • Building tips

Overview

12

Sessions

Wk 1
Wk 2
Wk 3
Wk 4

Live window

EN + ES

6 — 30 Oct

Live sessions Tuesday through Thursday, 6–30 October 2026.

Teaching rhythm · 2h · Tue–Thu · English & Spanish

Tue2h
Wed2h
Thu2h

By the end, each learner can

  1. 01Set up a Solana and Rust development environment
  2. 02Read accounts, transactions, and the Solana programming model
  3. 03Write a first on-chain program
  4. 04Test and deploy to localnet or devnet
  5. 05Show up to the hackathon ready to build

Hackathon

Put it to work at the Dev3pack Global Hackathon, 30 Oct – 1 Nov.

Bootcamp Platform

Track your journey as you go

Certification

Solana Rust certification for successful participants. A capstone is optional — the hackathon is the applied project.

Your instructors

FAQ

01Who can apply?+

It's an inclusive bootcamp, mainly dedicated to women and non-binary builders. Everyone is still welcome. Beginners and people new to Rust are expected.

02Are there any pre-requirements?+

No prior Rust or Solana is required. Some programming experience helps if you can commit to the four weeks.

03How much does it cost?+

The bootcamp is free for everyone — Dev3pack members and non-members.

04What language is the bootcamp in?+

There are two live tracks: English and Spanish. Choose yours when you apply.

05Are there live sessions?+

Yes. Twelve live online sessions of two hours each, Tuesday through Thursday (6 — 30 Oct). English and Spanish each have their own sessions.

06Are sessions recorded?+

Yes. Recordings are shared with enrolled participants after each session.

07Is attendance required?+

Live sessions are the core of the program. Recordings are available if you miss a day.

08Do I get a certificate?+

Yes. Successful participants receive a certification at the end of the bootcamp. A capstone is optional.

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