SMRTR ProgrammingApr 11, 2025Daily.dev

Building progressive web apps using Rust

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A new Rust-based progressive web app demonstrates how to build complex functionality for PWAs using WebAssembly. The app incorporates local storage with SurrealDB, networking via the Nostr protocol, and ECIES encryption for messages and images. It showcases Rust's ability to handle storage, networking, and security in the browser through WebAssembly, providing native-like features while leveraging web technologies. The project illustrates how Rust and WebAssembly can be used to create powerful, cross-platform applications with a single codebase.

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