Rocket

Web framework for Rust.

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Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Create web endpoints using Rust, bringing strong typing and robust compiler support to web applications. Routes are normal Rust functions with attributes defining their behavior e.g. as a GET handler. Strong typing of inputs allows for easy validation, typed URIs, and reading data into Rust data types, particularly useful for requiring authentication and defining authorization.

Tradeoffs

Web development really benefits from fast hot reloading, so the slower Rust compile-times can become a hindrance as a project grows (templates can be reloaded independently without needing to recompile). No support for HTTP/3.

Topics covered: Authentication, Authorization

Is Rocket a fit?

Based on Console’s review published on 2024-01-04. Summary updated .

Who it’s for

Rust developers should consider Rocket for creating web applications

Why consider it

Rocket allows for easy validation and typed URIs due to strong typing of inputs

Keep in mind

Rocket's slower compile times can hinder development as the project grows

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