Gin Web Framework Template

A basic template for building Go web applications using the Gin framework.

Getting Started

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-repo-name.git
   

2. Install Dependencies:

   cd your-repo-name
   go mod tidy
   

3. Run the Application:

   go run main.go
   

Project Structure

your-project-name/
├── main.go
├── routers/
│   └── router.go
├── controllers/
│   └── hello.go
├── models/
│   └── user.go
├── middleware/
│   └── logger.go
├── static/
│   ├── css/
│   │   └── style.css
│   └── js/
│       └── script.js
├── templates/
│   ├── index.html
│   └── about.html

main.go

The entry point of the application. Sets up the Gin engine, registers middleware, defines routes, and starts the server.

routers/router.go

Organizes routes and handlers into a separate file for better modularity.

controllers/hello.go

Contains handler functions for the / and /about routes, rendering HTML templates.

templates/

Stores HTML templates for rendering dynamic content.

static/

Contains static assets like CSS and JavaScript files.

middleware/logger.go

Defines a custom middleware function to log incoming requests.

Customization

Routing

• Modify the routers/router.go file to define your desired routes and handlers.

Templates

• Customize the templates/index.html and templates/about.html files to match your specific design and content needs.

Static Files

• Add your own CSS, JavaScript, and other static assets to the static directory.

Additional Considerations

• Error Handling: Implement proper error handling using Gin's c.Error() method.
• Database Integration: Use a database library like GORM or XORM to interact with databases.
• Session Management: Use Gin's session middleware for managing user sessions.
• Security: Protect your application from common vulnerabilities like SQL injection, XSS, and CSRF.
• Testing: Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and reliability.
• Deployment: Choose a suitable deployment strategy (e.g., Heroku, AWS, GCP) and configure your application accordingly.

By leveraging this template repository, you can quickly set up new Go web projects and focus on building your application's features.