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Rust Backend Projects

A catalogue of 3+ Rust backend projects and project ideas, each with real requirements and structured tasks. The frontend is already built — you focus entirely on the Rust API, the database design and the systems work, which is what you actually get hired for.

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Build Your Own Blogging API

beginners

This project involves building a simple blogging API where users can sign up for an account, create blog posts, interact with other users, comment on posts, and follow their favorite bloggers.

1 week19 tasks

Build Your Own To-Do List API

beginners

The "Build Your Own Simple To-Do List API" project aims to develop a straightforward yet effective API that enables users to manage their daily tasks efficiently.

1 week18 tasks

Build Your Own Weather API

beginners

The "Weather API" project aims to develop a comprehensive API that provides weather forecasts, and weather alerts, and supports user preferences for units of measurement.

1 week17 tasks

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