Build a Secure File Sharing App with Rust, Axum, Next.js & ShadCN | End-to-End Encryption

Опубликовано: 03 Апрель 2026
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In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to build a secure file-sharing application using Rust and Axum for the backend, paired with Next.js and ShadCN for the frontend. This project demonstrates end-to-end encryption using AES and RSA, ensuring high-level privacy and security for file transfers. Whether you're enhancing your Rust backend skills or building a responsive frontend with Next.js, this tutorial covers everything.

What You'll Learn:
Building the Backend with Rust & Axum:
Set up Axum to handle API routes and requests.
Implement AES for fast encryption and RSA for secure key exchange.
Use CBC block mode for stronger encryption.

Developing the Frontend with Next.js & ShadCN:
Build a dynamic Next.js frontend for managing file uploads/downloads.
Use ShadCN components for a sleek UI.
Connect the Next.js frontend to the Axum backend via secure API routes.

Testing the Full Stack App:
Ensure that end-to-end encryption works as intended.
Test both backend and frontend for security and smooth user experience.
By the end, you'll have built a fully functional, encrypted file-sharing app using Rust, Axum, Next.js, and ShadCN.

Key Concepts:
Rust & Axum Backend: Learn Rust with Axum to create a secure backend.
Next.js Frontend: Develop a scalable and responsive frontend.
End-to-End Encryption: Use AES and RSA to secure file data.
Block Modes: Strengthen encryption with CBC mode.
API Integration: Connect frontend to backend for secure file transfers.

Tools Used:
Backend: Rust, Axum, AES, RSA for encryption.
Frontend: Next.js, ShadCN for responsive UI.
Testing: Ensure encryption works with unit and integration tests.

Why Watch This Video:
Build a secure full-stack app using Rust, Axum, Next.js, and ShadCN.
Master end-to-end encryption with AES and RSA.
Create a modern, secure file-sharing app with real-world applications.

GitHub Repositories:
Backend: https://github.com/aarambh-darshan/fi...
Frontend: https://github.com/aarambh-darshan/fi...

Chapters:
0:00 - Introduction
1:18 - Setting Up the Rust Project
2:43 - Installing Dependencies
8:10 - Managing Environment Variables
12:03 - Installing SQLx-CLI
14:53 - Creating Migrations
16:32 - Designing the Database Schema
21:40 - Setting Up the Database
23:37 - Configuring Environment Settings
26:07 - Defining Data Models
39:40 - Implementing DTOs with Validation
42:42 - Handling API Errors
59:49 - Executing Database Queries
1:13:36 - Setting Up Axum Web Server
1:33:38 - Hashing and Comparing Passwords
1:48:45 - Token Management (Encoding & Decoding)
2:02:32 - Key Pairs (Public & Private)
2:17:43 - Authentication Middleware with User Roles
2:33:34 - Encrypting Files
2:43:58 - Decrypting Files
2:52:21 - Building Authentication Endpoints
3:19:33 - User Data Endpoints
3:48:07 - File Listing Endpoints
4:01:28 - Uploading/Downloading Files
4:49:08 - Configuring API Routes
4:58:41 - Running the Code
5:00:47 - Setting Up Next.js Project
5:05:01 - Installing Next.js Dependencies
5:23:44 - Updating Button Components
5:39:40 - Configuring Next.js Environment Settings
5:41:26 - Setting Up NextAuth.js
6:15:22 - Common API Calls
6:32:22 - Handling API Calls
6:42:28 - Auth Page in Next.js
7:41:42 - Protected Pages in Next.js
8:30:21 - Testing Full Stack App
8:34:14 - Conclusion

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