Go Fiber Boilerplate

Overview

The RESTful API Go Fiber Boilerplate serves as a robust foundation for developers looking to rapidly build RESTful APIs using Go, Fiber, and PostgreSQL. Modeled after the Express boilerplate, this project aims to streamline the initial setup for API development, making it easier for both beginners and seasoned developers to hit the ground running. With an array of built-in features, the boilerplate simplifies the implementation of essential functionalities like authentication, request validation, and documentation, allowing developers to focus more on creating value rather than boilerplate code.

Equipped with modern tooling and support for essential practices such as testing and error handling, this boilerplate is ideal for creating scalable and maintainable APIs. Whether you're building a simple application or a complex system, the structure and features provided can significantly enhance productivity and code quality.

Features

• SQL Database Support: Utilizes PostgreSQL with Object Relation Mapping through Gorm, ensuring efficient data handling.

• Database Migrations: Leverage golang-migrate for seamless database migrations, helping maintain version control over database schemas.

• Request Validation: Built-in request validation using the validator package safeguards against invalid input data and enhances security.

• Centralized Error Handling: Incorporates a custom error handling mechanism to gracefully handle and log errors throughout the application.

• API Documentation: Automatically generated using Swag and Swagger, making it easy to understand and interact with available API endpoints.

• Email Functionality: Facilitates sending emails with Gomail, simplifying communication, such as sending verification or reset password emails.

• Security Features: Ensures security through HTTP headers using Fiber-Helmet, providing a layer of protection for your API.

• Docker Support: Easily containerize your application, enabling consistent deployment and simplifying development environments.