Axum Middleware Explained for Absolute Beginners (With Full Code)

Middleware in Axum often looks scary—not because it’s hard, but because the code syntax feels unfamiliar . This guide explains everything in a very simple, beginner-friendly way , including: Full working code Cargo.toml setup Clear explanation of the confusing parts 🧠 What is Middleware? Middleware is just a function that runs: before your handler after your handler Think of it like a wrapper around your route. 📦 Step 1: Cargo.toml Setup Create a new Rust project and add this: [dependencies] a