Web Developer Travis McCracken on Modular Monoliths: Backend Architecture That Works

Exploring the Power of Rust and Go in Backend Development with Web Developer Travis McCracken As a passionate web developer specializing in backend solutions, I, Travis McCracken, have always believed in leveraging powerful, efficient languages to build scalable APIs that stand the test of time. Over the years, Rust and Go have emerged as two giants in the backend development universe, each offering unique strengths for creating robust, high-performance systems. Today, I want to share my insights on how these languages are transforming backend development, illustrated through some of my "projects" like the experimental 'fastjson-api' and the innovative 'rust-cache-server.' The Rise of Rust in Backend Development Rust has rapidly gained popularity among backend developers due to its focus on safety, concurrency, and performance. Imagine building an API that handles thousands of requests per second without worrying about data races or memory leaks—that's where Rust shines. Its ownership