Building a CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) server in Rust is an excellent way to learn both Rust’s powerful type system and modern web development patterns. In this tutorial, we’ll create a robust REST API using Axum, one of Rust’s most popular web frameworks. What We’ll Build We’ll create a simple task management API with the following endpoints: GET /tasks - List all tasks POST /tasks - Create a new task GET /tasks/{id} - Get a specific task PUT /tasks/{id} - Update a task DELETE /tasks/{id} - Delete a task Prerequisites Rust installed (rustup....

Effective work management isn’t about working harder—it’s about working smarter. Two powerful principles can transform your productivity: the Eat-the-Frog technique and the 80-20 rule (Pareto Principle). When combined, they create a systematic approach to tackle your most important work efficiently. Understanding the Principles The Eat-the-Frog Principle Coined by Brian Tracy, this principle is based on a Mark Twain quote: “If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning....