Pavex

Pavex is a web application framework for the Rust programming language designed to enable compile-time dependency injection and zero-cost routing. It was created by Luca Palmieri to provide a highly ergonomic, developer-friendly experience without sacrificing Rust's renowned performance. It aims to be the Rust equivalent of enterprise frameworks like Spring or ASP.NET.

Unlike traditional web frameworks that use runtime reflection to resolve dependencies, Pavex generates the dependency injection code at compile time using a separate build crate. This means all the wiring of your components is checked by the Rust compiler before the application ever runs. It eliminates the risk of runtime panics due to missing or circular dependencies.

No, Pavex is currently in the beta/alpha stages of development and is not yet considered production-ready. While the API is stabilizing, there are still breaking changes being made as Luca Palmieri and the community refine the compile-time injection mechanics. Developers are encouraged to experiment with it and provide feedback, but should stick to Actix or Axum for critical workloads.

Pavex was created by Luca Palmieri, a prominent software engineer and author in the Rust community. He is well-known for writing the 'Zero To Production In Rust' book, which heavily influenced the design principles behind Pavex. He also secured funding for Pavex through a sponsorship model to allow him to work on it full-time.