Gohyper - A (Go + HTMX) fullstack web app boilerplate

Gohyper is a fullstack web application boilerplate that embodies the principles of minimalism, enhanced developer experience, improved end-user experience, streamlined devops, code maintainability, adherence to better coding standards, and optimal code performance. It provides a solid foundation for building web applications using a carefully curated set of technologies.

Technologies Used

1. Golang for Backend

   • A powerful and efficient programming language that facilitates rapid development of scalable and performant backend services.

2. Chi as Fast Web Router

   • A lightweight and expressive Go router that facilitates the creation of RESTful APIs and routing in web applications.

3. Air for Watching Go Apps (in Development Mode)

   • A live-reloading tool for Go applications that enhances the development experience by automatically rebuilding and restarting the application during development.

4. Pollen CSS for Better Design Scales Guidelines

   • A modular and customizable CSS framework that follows design scales to ensure consistency and aesthetics in web application design.

5. HTMX for Web Interactivity and Reactivity

   • A lightweight JavaScript library for creating web applications with minimal JavaScript while enhancing user interactivity and reactivity.

6. Esbuild for JavaScript and CSS Bundling

   • A fast JavaScript and CSS bundler for running, watching, and minifying JavaScript and CSS files.

7. SQLite for Fast, Maintainable, and Embeddable Database

   • A self-contained, serverless, and zero-configuration database engine that provides a reliable and efficient storage solution for web applications.

8. SQLx for Database Access

   • A database library for Go that provides a set of extensions on top of the standard database/sql library, making it easier to work with databases in Go.

9. Makefile for Faster Execution of Commands

   • A Makefile is included for faster and more convenient execution of common commands and tasks related to the development and deployment of the web application.

Key Features

• Minimalistic Structure: Follows a minimalistic project structure for easier navigation and understanding.

• Developer-Friendly: Incorporates tools like Air and Esbuild for a seamless and efficient development experience.

• User-Centric Design: Utilizes HTMX and Pollen CSS to create an engaging and user-friendly web interface.

• DevOps Streamlining: Makefile included for faster and standardized execution of commands, improving DevOps experience.

• Code Maintainability: Follows best practices and coding standards to ensure maintainability and scalability.

• Optimized Performance: Leverages Golang's efficiency and other performance-oriented technologies to deliver fast and responsive web applications.

• Minimal Dependencies: Strives for minimal dependencies to keep the project lightweight and reduce potential issues.

• Less to No Build Steps: Minimizes the need for complex build steps, simplifying the development workflow.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository and cd into directory

   git clone https://github.com/abhilash26/gohyper.git && cd gohyper

2. Initialize the project

   make init

3. Run the project:

   make run