RustServe - Simple Web Server in Rust
Developed a lightweight web server from scratch in Rust to explore fundamental HTTP and server architecture principles, focusing on clarity and minimalistic design inspired by Python's Flask framework.
I wanted to truly understand how web servers work by building one myself, using Rust's super-fast and safe programming language.
RustServe was my attempt to build a web server from scratch using Rust - it's like building a race car engine with my bare hands to understand how every bolt and screw works!
The Learning Challenge
I wanted to understand how web servers really work inside. It's like wanting to build a clock from scratch to understand how time works!
Choosing Rust
I picked Rust because it's super fast and safe. It's like choosing the strongest materials to build something that needs to be both fast and unbreakable.
HTTP From Scratch
I learned how HTTP works at the lowest level - how browsers and servers talk to each other. It's like learning the secret language that websites use!
Multi-threading Magic
I added the ability to handle many visitors at once using threads. Think of it like having multiple cashiers at a store so customers don't have to wait in one long line.
Template Engine
I built a system to create dynamic web pages. It's like having a printing press that can automatically fill in different names and information on each page.
Open Source Release
I shared it on GitHub so other people could learn from it too. It's like writing a cookbook and sharing it with everyone who wants to cook!
Zero dependencies • Multi-threaded concurrency • Template system