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# [Build an HTTP server with Rust and tokio - Part 1: serving static files](https://blog.sylver.dev/build-a-http-server-with-rust-and-tokio-part-1-serving-static-files?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In this episode, we'll extend our server to serve static files. We'll also refactor our code to support connection reuse, and implement a graceful shutdown mechanism. If your didn't follow the previous episode, you can find the code on GitHub. As we ...

May 20, 2023 · 6 min read · blog.sylver.dev  
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