book

Rust Web Programming

by Maxwell Flitton

February 2021

Intermediate to advanced

394 pages

7h 20m

English

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Rust

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Technical requirementsReviewing data types and variables in RustWhy Rust?Using strings in RustUnderstanding integers and floatsStoring data in vectors and arraysMapping data with hash mapsHandling results and errorsControlling variable ownershipScopesRunning through lifetimesBuilding structsVerifying with traitsMetaprogramming with macrosSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsManaging CargoBuilding with CargoShipping crates with CargoDocumenting with CargoInteracting with CargoStructuring codeBuilding to-do structsManaging structs with factoriesDefining functionality with traitsInteracting with the environmentReading and writing JSON filesRevisiting traitsProcessing traits and structsSummaryQuestions
Technical requirementsIntroducing the Actix Web frameworkLaunching a basic Actix Web serverUnderstanding closuresUnderstanding asynchronous programmingUnderstanding async and awaitManaging views using the Actix Web frameworkPutting it togetherSummaryQuestions
Technical requirementsGetting to know the initial setupPassing parametersUsing macros for JSON serializationExtracting dataSummaryQuestions
Technical requirementsDisplaying HTML in the browser from a serverInjecting JavaScript into HTMLInjecting CSS into HTMLAdding CSS tags to our HTML file Creating a base CSS file for the whole appCreating a CSS file for our main viewUpdating our Rust crate to serve our CSS and JavaScriptInheriting components SummaryQuestions

Technical requirementsBuilding our PostgreSQL databaseConnecting to PostgreSQL with DieselConnecting our application to PostgreSQLCreating our data models and migrationsGetting data from the databaseInserting data into the database Editing the database Deleting dataSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsCreating our user model Creating a user data modelCreating a NewUser data modelAltering the to-do item data modelUpdating the schema fileCreating and running migration scripts on the databaseAuthenticating our users Managing user sessions SummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsWhat are RESTful services?Mapping our layered systemUniform interfaceStatelessnessLogging our server trafficCachingCode on demandSummaryQuestions
Technical requirementsCleaning up our codeBuilding our unit testsBuilding JWT unit tests Writing tests in PostmanAutomating Postman tests with NewmanSummaryQuestionsFurther reading
Technical requirementsRunning our application locallyCreating our Docker imageDefining our NGINX containerDefining our server structureDeploying our application image on dockerhubCreating a dockerhub repository for our application imageCreating a bash script for our applicationUsing a docker-compose.yml file to pull our to-do application imageDeploying our application on a serverCreating an EC2 instance on AWSConfiguring traffic rules for the AWS serverWriting a bash script that connects to the server, deploys and starts the application via SSHConfiguring docker-compose for the serverEnabling data persistence on our serverCreating a database on AWSRefactoring the server structure to accommodate an outside database SummaryFurther reading
Technical requirementsWhat is Rocket?Setting up our serverConnecting to our databaseUsing Diesel crate to connect to our databaseUsing view parametersMounting views onto the serverAuthenticating our requestsImplementing a request guardBuilding a JWT structApplying Rocket traits to our structDefining middleware with fairingsPassing data into our views Putting it all togetherSummaryFurther reading
Technical requirementsWhat is Warp?Setting up our serverConnecting to our databaseAuthenticating our requestsAdding a header extraction filterConfiguring our JWT to validate the supplied tokenProcessing and returning the data by using our tokenPassing data into our viewsSummary
Chapter 1, Quick Introduction to RustQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerQuestion 6AnswerQuestion 7AnswerQuestion 8AnswerQuestion 9AnswerQuestion 10AnswerChapter 2, Designing Your Web Application in RustQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerQuestion 6AnswerChapter 3, Handling HTTP RequestsQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerQuestion 6AnswerQuestion 7AnswerChapter 4, Processing HTTP RequestsQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerChapter 5, Displaying Content in the BrowserQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerChapter 6, Data Persistence with PostgreSQLQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerChapter 7, Managing User SessionsQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerQuestion 6AnswerChapter 8, Building RESTful ServicesQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerQuestion 6AnswerQuestion 7AnswerChapter 9, Testing Our Application Endpoints and ComponentsQuestion 1AnswerQuestion 2AnswerQuestion 3AnswerQuestion 4AnswerQuestion 5AnswerQuestion 6AnswerQuestion 7Answer
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Overview

Dive into the powerful world of web programming with Rust, a language known for its safety, speed, and performance. This book, 'Rust Web Programming', presents a structured, hands-on approach to developing scalable, secure, and high-performance web applications using Rust. With practical examples and detailed explanations, this guide is tailored for developers ready to harness Rust for modern web development.

What this Book will help me do

Understand and implement scalable web application structures using Rust's web frameworks such as Actix, Rocket, and Warp.
Leverage PostgreSQL for effective data persistence in your web applications.
Develop secure login systems, implement JWT, and effectively handle configuration in Rust web applications.
Master serving web pages with integrated HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using Rust frameworks.
Learn to deploy your Rust-based applications using NGINX and Docker, and host them on platforms like AWS EC2.

Author(s)

Maxwell Flitton, an accomplished software developer and educator, has extensive experience in web programming and the Rust programming language. With a passion for mentorship and practical learning, Maxwell guides developers through real-world examples and engaging exercises. His thorough approach ensures readers feel confident leveraging Rust for web application development.

Who is it for?

'Rust Web Programming' is ideal for web developers familiar with languages like Python, JavaScript, or Ruby who are eager to transition to Rust for building high-performance applications. It suits those with an understanding of web development principles and basic web technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. No prior experience with Rust is necessary, making it a great entry for those ready to expand their skills into this innovative language.