Learn the basics of web development using Axum, the popular Rust-based web development framework, and build a chatting app which is ready to deploy. This book will be an invaluable introduction to Axum and how to use it develop the backend and server along with a wide range of associated tools like WebSocket and SeaORM.
The book begins with an introduction to the Rust programming language and server development and then goes on to explore the basics of Axum. This is followed by detailed instructions on how to set up a server using Axum. The book then guides you through connecting to a database using SeaORM. After you have connected your backend to a database, you will learn about Tower Middleware and how to use it to create a JWT authentication layer for your application. The next portion of the book will instruct you in the use of WebSocket and how to implement concurrent WebSocket connections. The final chapter ties all the theories and examples of the preceding chapters together and helps you in building the capstone project of your own chatting app, putting all the skills you have learnt through the book to the test.
This book is the book you will need if you want to get started on Axum. It is packed full of useful tips and step-by-step instructions. In addition to the theoretical information, the chapters are supplemented by real-life examples of the use of the concepts as well as quizzes that you can use to test your understanding. By the end of the book you will not only have gained competence in Axum, but you will have gained confidence in using it for actual projects.
You Will Learn To:
- Use Axum to create the backend server for your own applications
- How to use SeaORM, which is also written in Rust, and Postgres for database layer of the server application
- Implement Axum in real-world scenarios
This Book is For
Beginners with a basic grasp of Rust or intermediate web developers interested in expanding their knowledge of Axum
