Blazing Fast Backend Server Implementation
Eric Jhon Jumaday
Backend Server for Bus Tracking System
Overview
This project involved developing a highly efficient and secure backend server for a Bus Tracking System using Rust with the Loco.rs framework and PostgreSQL as the database. The system is designed to provide real-time updates on bus locations, estimated arrival times, fares, and passenger capacity. This backend powers a user-friendly application that helps commuters make informed travel decisions and enhances operational efficiency for bus companies.
Key Features
Real-Time Bus Location Tracking
Integrated with GPS data to provide up-to-the-minute bus locations.
Designed to handle frequent location updates while maintaining high performance.
Fare Calculation and Display
Dynamically calculates and displays fares based on the starting and ending points of a trip.
Includes support for discounts (e.g., for students or senior citizens) as per operator policies.
Estimated Wait Times
Calculates and delivers accurate estimates of when the next bus will arrive based on real-time traffic and bus schedules.
Passenger Management
Tracks passenger capacity for each bus in real time.
Allows passengers to view available seating information before boarding.
Robust API
Built with Loco.rs, the APIs are fast, scalable, and memory-safe.
Endpoints include bus location queries, fare calculations, and ETA requests.
Database Management
PostgreSQL database designed for scalability and efficient querying.
Optimized schema design to handle data from multiple buses, routes, and schedules seamlessly.
Technical Highlights
PostgreSQL
Employed PostgreSQL for its powerful relational capabilities, ensuring data integrity and fast access for location, fare, and schedule data.
Asynchronous Processing
Used Rust's asynchronous capabilities to manage GPS updates, fare calculations, and passenger data efficiently.
Deployment
Configured for deployment in cloud environments, making the system reliable, scalable, and easy to maintain.
Impact
This backend system empowered commuters with critical travel information and simplified operations for bus companies. It demonstrated the effectiveness of Rust for real-time, data-intensive applications and highlighted the advantages of combining modern frameworks like Loco.rs with robust databases like PostgreSQL.
This project exemplifies my ability to create custom backend solutions that prioritize performance, reliability, and user experience.
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Posted Dec 10, 2024
Developed a fast and secure backend using Rust (Loco.rs) and PostgreSQL for a Bus Tracking System. The server provides real-time bus locations, fare calculation
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