Question 1

How do I use regex to validate route parameters in Bone?

Accepted Answer

Bone supports regex parameters by prefixing with '#', as shown in the README: use routes like "/index/#id^[0-9]$". You can also define custom validators with RegisterValidatorFunc for more complex patterns.

Question 2

Bone vs gorilla/mux: which is better for my Go API?

Accepted Answer

Bone is faster and lighter, ideal for performance-critical APIs, while gorilla/mux offers more features like built-in middleware and better documentation. Choose Bone for speed, gorilla/mux for a feature-rich setup.

Question 3

Does Bone support middleware out of the box?

Accepted Answer

No, Bone itself doesn't have built-in middleware support. You need to use separate libraries like Claw for middleware chaining or integrate other http.Handler-compatible middleware, adding extra steps.

Question 4

How to handle custom 404 errors in Bone?

Accepted Answer

Bone allows defining a custom NotFound handler, as mentioned in the features. You can set it up in the mux to return personalized responses for unmatched routes, similar to standard net/http but with more control.

Question 5

What are the performance trade-offs with Bone?

Accepted Answer

While Bone is generally fast, the README admits it "isn't the fastest router for every job," meaning it might not optimize for all routing patterns or workloads, such as highly dynamic or nested routes.

Question 6

Can I use Bone with existing net/http handlers?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bone fully supports standard http.Handler and http.HandlerFunc, so you can easily migrate or integrate it with code using Go's net/http package without rewriting handlers.

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