Learn ROCKET with Real Code Examples

Rocket leverages Rust performance and zero-cost abstractions

Use async for concurrent requests

Minimize unnecessary cloning of data

Leverage connection pooling for databases

Use template caching for repeated rendering

Validate and sanitize user input using request guards

Use HTTPS and secure cookies

Store sensitive state in secure memory or database

Limit access to administrative routes

Follow Rust best practices to avoid memory issues

Log requests and errors

Use metrics and Prometheus integration

Profiling async handlers

Health checks via endpoints

Custom event tracking via Fairings

Follow Rust and Rocket best practices

Unit test routes, guards, and responders

Leverage static analysis tools (clippy, rustfmt)

Maintain modular code structure

Document handlers, state, and models