Xtemplate

Overview

XTemplatextemplate is a hypertext preprocessor that extends Go's html/template library to be capable enough to host an entire server-side web application using just template definitions. It is designed with the htmx.org JS library in mind, which makes server-side rendered sites feel as interactive as Single Page Apps. However, it is important to note that this project is still in development.

Features

• Query the database directly within template definitions, with automatic input sanitization to prevent basic XSS attacks.
• Define templates and import content from other files.
• File-based routing, where GET requests for a path with a matching template file will invoke the template file at that path, excluding files starting with "_".
• Create custom routes with parametrized paths using the <method> <path> pattern, with path parameters and wildcards available as values in the template.
• Automatic reload of templates, with validation, as soon as they are modified, eliminating the need to restart the server.

Summary

XTemplatextemplate is a tool that extends Go's html/template library to enable the creation of server-side web applications using only template definitions. It offers features such as querying the database within templates, importing content from other files, file-based routing, custom routes, and automatic template reloading. Although this project is still in development, it shows promise in simplifying web application development and making server-side rendered sites more interactive.