Sample Go/Web Server

A simple Go web server demonstrating basic HTTP routing, middleware, and graceful shutdown using Gorilla Mux and Logrus.

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🚀 Getting Started

Open Using Daytona

1. Install Daytona: Follow the Daytona installation guide.
2. Create the Workspace:

   daytona create https://github.com/daytonaio/sample-go-web-server.git

3. Install Dependencies:

   go mod tidy

4. Start the Application:

   go run main.go

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✨ Features

• Simple HTTP server with two routes
• Structured logging with Logrus
• Middleware for request logging
• Panic recovery middleware
• Graceful server shutdown
• Environment variable-based port configuration

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🛠️ Project Structure

• main.go: Primary application file with server logic
• go.mod: Go module dependency management

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🔧 Dependencies

• Gorilla Mux: HTTP request routing
• Logrus: Structured logging

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Using Postman/Insomnia

1. Plain Text Endpoint:
   • Set method to GET
   • Enter URL: http://localhost:8080/
   • Expected Response:

  Hello, World!

2. JSON Endpoint:
   • Set method to GET
   • Enter URL: http://localhost:8080/json
   • Expected Response:

  {
    "message": "Hello, JSON World!"
  }

📡 Endpoints

• GET /: Returns a plain text "Hello, World!" message
• GET /json: Returns a JSON response

🌐 Configuration

Configure the server port using the PORT environment variable. Defaults to 8080 if not specified.