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Movie API

This Go program implements a simple RESTful API for managing movies. It allows users to perform basic CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete) on a collection of movies. The API is built using the Gorilla Mux router for routing HTTP requests.

How to Run

1. Ensure you have Go installed on your system. If not, download and install it from Go Downloads.

2. Clone this repository or copy the code into a .go file.

3. Open a terminal and navigate to the directory containing the main Go file.

4. Run the following command to start the server:

   go run main.go
   

   This will start the server locally on port 8000.

Endpoints

• GET /movies: Retrieves all movies in the collection.
• GET /movies/{id}: Retrieves a single movie by its ID.
• POST /movies: Creates a new movie.
• PUT /movies/{id}: Updates an existing movie by its ID.
• DELETE /movies/{id}: Deletes a movie by its ID.

Request & Response Formats

• Request Payloads: For POST and PUT requests, provide a JSON payload with the movie details. Example:

  {
      "isbn": "1234567890",
      "title": "Sample Movie",
      "director": {
          "firstname": "John",
          "lastname": "Doe"
      }
  }
  

• Response Payloads: The API returns JSON-formatted responses for all endpoints.

Dependencies

• github.com/gorilla/mux: Gorilla Mux is used for routing HTTP requests.

Note

• This is a basic implementation intended for learning and demonstration purposes. Additional features such as data validation, authentication, and database integration may be needed for production use.

Contributors

• Beruk Berhanu