<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">Junior computer science student shares transformation journey in web performance development.Exploration of Hyperlane framework in Rust-based web dev with zero-cost abstractions.Detailed insights on architecture, design patterns, real-time communication, and performance optimization.Middleware system, memory management, troubleshooting tactics, and production best practices discussed.Framework's excellence in performance, design philosophy, developer experience, and future directions outlined.