Rust Web Development Gets Simpler with New 'Cot' Framework

A new web framework called Cot is emerging in the Rust ecosystem with the goal of making web application development significantly easier. Pitched specifically for developers seeking a less cumbersome experience, Cot is designed as a 'batteries-included' solution, taking inspiration from the popular Python framework, Django. Its creators highlight a current gap in the Rust landscape for frameworks that handle common tasks out-of-the-box, aiming to fill that void.

Among the features planned or included in Cot are a simple, Django-like API for ease of use, a built-in Object-Relational Mapper (ORM) for streamlined database interactions, inherent type safety provided by Rust, and protective measures against typical web vulnerabilities to enhance security by default. An integrated admin panel is also part of the vision. The framework is being developed by Mateusz Mackowski and Marek Grzelak, driven by a shared desire for a more straightforward Rust web development experience than typically offered by existing, often lower-level, libraries.

It is important to note that Cot is still in its very early stages of development and is not yet considered ready for production use. However, interested developers can explore the current state of the project via GitHub and experiment by installing its command-line interface using `cargo install cot-cli` followed by `cot new`. The development team is actively encouraging community participation and can be reached through the project's Discord server for those wishing to contribute or learn more.