Introduction # As we settle into 2025, the debate over backend technologies has shifted from “which is the most popular” to “which is the most efficient.” For years, Node.js has been the default choice for startups and enterprises alike due to its vast ecosystem and the ubiquity of JavaScript.
Authentication is the gatekeeper of the web. In the early days, we rolled our own login forms, hashed passwords (hopefully with salt), and managed sessions manually. But in the modern landscape of 2025, handling user credentials directly is often a liability you don’t need.
The question “Are we web yet?” has long been answered with a resounding yes. By 2025, the Rust web ecosystem hasn’t just stabilized; it has flourished into one of the most performant and reliable choices for building modern web applications.
