Async-GraphQL Server Development in Rust: The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

"Async-GraphQL Server Development in Rust"

"Async-GraphQL Server Development in Rust" is a comprehensive guide to building high-performance, scalable GraphQL APIs using the power and safety of Rust. This book meticulously covers every facet of modern server development, starting with the principles of GraphQL architecture, schema-driven design, and a rigorous comparison to RESTful paradigms. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the GraphQL specification, advanced schema modeling, versioning strategies, and the nuances involved in designing APIs for both monolithic and federated microservice environments.

A major focus of the book is mastering the asynchronous programming paradigms and ecosystem of Rust. It explores core async concepts, runtimes like Tokio and async-std, efficient concurrency, error management, and bridging synchronous systems. The author delves into the async-graphql crate itself—unpacking schema creation, async resolvers, custom scalars, middleware, and robust security measures. Practical chapters guide readers through time-saving techniques for data loading, context management, dynamic connection handling, robust error reporting, subscriptions via WebSockets, and real-time delivery with scalable event backends.

Finally, the book arms engineers with essential expertise for secure, production-grade deployment. Topics include advanced security engineering, automated testing strategies for both sync and async flows, integration of CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, high-availability deployment patterns, and operational observability. The closing chapters peer into cutting-edge trends—federation, plugin development, multi-tenancy, interop gateways, and community-driven practices—offering war stories and case studies from real-world deployments. "Async-GraphQL Server Development in Rust" is an indispensable resource for any backend engineer or architect committed to delivering resilient, future-ready APIs with Rust.

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E-bog: 12. juli 2025