Rust Web-Framework | Rocket vs Actix

Web-Framework

Framework is a set of pre-written code libraries designed to be used by developers. A Web framework supports the creation, development, and publishing of web applications which include web services, APIs, and other resources.

Two popular web-framework of Rust programming language are :

• Rocket
• Actix

Difference Between Rocket and Actix

Rocket

Rocket is a framework written in Rust Language. Rocket as being more flexible and aims to be fast and easy while offering guaranteed safety and security. It helps write fast and secure web applications.

More about Rocket :

• It is simple and easy to handle. It gives complete control over all aspects of an application.
• It supports JSON so no other use of dependency required.
• It type checks route URLs which ensures that type errors are kept to be minimum.
• It has a built-in template support.
• Cookies can be added,removed or viewed with or without encryption without any problem.
• Rocket applications are centered around routes and handlers.
• It runs unit tests on applications with ease using the built-in testing library.
• It only works on the Nightly version of Rust.