Create an API in Rust with SQLite and Rocket
Blog post from LogRocket
This tutorial explores the integration of SQLite and Rust to build a simple to-do API, highlighting the speed and efficiency of these two technologies. It begins by outlining the prerequisites for following along, such as familiarity with Rust and basic database concepts, before delving into the setup process, including initializing a Rust project with Cargo, installing SQLite, and connecting it to Rust. The tutorial introduces the Rocket framework for server logic and the Diesel framework as an ORM for handling database connections, guiding the reader through creating migrations, writing API logic, and routing using Rocket. By the end, a functional to-do API is constructed, demonstrating Rust's capabilities in managing SQLite database connections and illustrating potential project structures. Additionally, the tutorial introduces LogRocket for monitoring and debugging Rust applications, offering insights into capturing user sessions and automating error detection.