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Design Your Blog's Data Model
- Define the data structure for your blog posts. This typically includes fields like title, content, author, publish date, etc.
- Choose a Database: Decide on a database (e.g., SQLite, PostgreSQL) and set up the necessary Rust crates (libraries) to interact with it.
- ORM/Database Access: Consider using an ORM (Object-Relational Mapper) like Diesel for easier database interactions.
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Set Up Database Integration
- Database Connection: Establish a connection to your chosen database.
- Schema and Migrations: Define your database schema and set up migrations for creating and updating tables.
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Develop CRUD Operations
- Create routes and handlers in Axum for Create, Read, Update, and Delete operations for your blog posts.
- Test these operations, initially with dummy data.
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User Authentication and Authorization
- Implement user registration and login functionality.
- Use JWT or sessions for maintaining user authentication.
- Ensure that only authenticated users can create, edit, or delete posts.
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Frontend Integration (Optional)
- If you want a full-stack application, consider creating a frontend using HTML/CSS/JavaScript or a JavaScript framework like React or Nextjs.
- Set up communication between your frontend and the Rust backend using JSON over HTTP.
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Add Advanced Features
- Pagination: Implement pagination for displaying blog posts.
- Search Functionality: Allow users to search for blog posts.
- Comments: Add a feature for users to comment on posts.
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Testing
- Write unit and integration tests for your application.
- Test the functionality of each endpoint.
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Deployment
- Choose a deployment platform (like Heroku, AWS, or a VPS).
- Deploy your application and ensure it's running correctly.
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Documentation
- [ ]Document your API endpoints.
- Write a README file explaining how to set up and run your project.