Gin Boilerplate

Overview

The Go Boilerplate is an API framework crafted in Golang, leveraging the Gin web framework and GORM as an Object Relational Mapper (ORM). Designed for swift development and a user-friendly experience, this boilerplate is perfect for developers looking to craft RESTful APIs with minimum hassle. Whether you are building locally or deploying with Docker, the structure allows for an efficient workflow streamlined for performance and ease.

This boilerplate emphasizes a seamless setup process, offering comprehensive configuration capabilities through environment variables. From local setups with .env files to full-scale Docker configurations, the Go Boilerplate provides everything you need to get your project off the ground quickly.

Features

• Quick Setup: Clone the repository, copy the .env.example to .env, configure necessary values, and you're ready to start development.
• Environment Management: Supports easy management of environment variables through .env files and config.yml, tailored for both local and production environments.
• Database Configuration: Utilizes GORM to connect with your database effortlessly. Designed to work with localhost for local development and postgres_db for Docker setups.
• Gin Web Framework: Built on the fast and minimalist Gin framework, ensuring high-performance web applications with minimal overhead.
• Live Reload Development: Built-in support for Docker with live reload ensures that changes are reflected instantly, streamlining the development process.
• Comprehensive Documentation: Well-structured documentation and code examples aid in understanding boilerplate architecture and facilitate a smoother onboarding process.
• Flexible Middleware Support: Includes support for Gin middleware such as CORS, allowing for easy integration of various functionalities in your API.
• Deployment Ready: Convenient make commands for building and deploying containers make it simple to transition from development to production environments.