Developing a RESTful API with Go and Gin: A Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction to Go and Gin When it comes to building RESTful APIs, the combination of Go (also known as Golang) and the Gin web framework is a powerhouse that can’t be ignored. Go, with its simplicity and high performance, and Gin, with its lightweight and robust features, make for a perfect duo in the world of web development. Why Go and Gin? Go is a modern language designed with concurrency in mind, making it ideal for handling multiple requests efficiently. Its goroutines and channels allow for scalable API development without the complexity often found in other languages. Gin, on the other hand, is a web framework that offers a Martini-like API but with performance up to 40 times faster than Martini. ...