Gin REST Boilerplate is a starter project aimed at kickstarting your REST API development using the Gin web framework for Go. It provides a solid foundation with common functionalities and best practices already set up, allowing you to focus on building your application logic rather than reinventing the wheel.
- Gin Framework: Utilizes Gin, a high-performance web framework for Go, known for its minimalistic design and blazing-fast performance.
- RESTful Structure: Follows RESTful architectural principles to ensure scalability, maintainability, and ease of understanding.
- Middleware: Includes essential middleware for handling CORS, logging, error handling, and authentication.
- Database Integration: Seamlessly integrates with popular databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite via GORM ORM.
- Swagger Documentation: Generates API documentation using Swagger UI for easy exploration and testing.
Follow these steps to get started with Gin REST Boilerplate:
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/Shashank771df/go-gin-rest-boilerplate cd go-gin-rest-boilerplate -
Install dependencies:
go mod tidy
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Run the application:
go run main.go
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Access API documentation:
Open your browser and visit http://localhost:8080/swagger/index.html
Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open issues or pull requests for any improvements, bug fixes, or new features you'd like to see in this boilerplate.
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
- Inspired by Gin Web Framework
- Special thanks to all contributors!
If you encounter any issues or have any questions, please feel free to open an issue.