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# Rust Backend
# Rust backend

This backend only project demonstrates how to write a simple smart contract for ICP.

This application's logic is written in [Rust](https://internetcomputer.org/docs/building-apps/developer-tools/cdks/rust/intro-to-rust), a primary programming language for developing canisters on ICP.

## Deploying from ICP Ninja

When viewing this project in ICP Ninja, you can deploy it directly to the mainnet for free by clicking "Deploy" in the upper right corner. Open this project in ICP Ninja:

[![](https://icp.ninja/assets/open.svg)](https://icp.ninja/i?g=https://github.com/dfinity/examples/rust/backend_only)

## Project structure
## Build and deploy from the command-line

The `/backend` folder contains the Rust smart contract:
### 1. [Download and install the IC SDK.](https://internetcomputer.org/docs/building-apps/getting-started/install)

- `Cargo.toml`, which defines the crate that will form the backend
- `lib.rs`, which contains the actual smart contract, and exports its interface
### 2. Download your project from ICP Ninja using the 'Download files' button on the upper left corner, or [clone the GitHub examples repository.](https://github.com/dfinity/examples/)

## Build and deploy from the command-line
### 3. Navigate into the project's directory.

### 4. Deploy the project to your local environment:

```
dfx start --background --clean && dfx deploy
```

To migrate your ICP Ninja project off of the web browser and develop it locally, follow these steps. These steps are necessary if you want to deploy this project for long-term, production use on the mainnet.
## Security considerations and best practices

### 1. Download your project from ICP Ninja using the 'Download files' button on the upper left corner under the pink ninja star icon.
If you base your application on this example, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with and adhere to the [security best practices](https://internetcomputer.org/docs/building-apps/security/overview) for developing on ICP. This example may not implement all the best practices.

### 2. Open the `BUILD.md` file for further instructions.