fiber-boilerplate
A production-ready boilerplate for building web applications with the Fiber framework in Go.
What is fiber-boilerplate?
Fiber Boilerplate is a starter template for building web applications with the Fiber framework in Go. It provides a pre-configured project structure with environment management, database integration, asset compilation, and development tools to streamline the setup process. The boilerplate solves the problem of repetitive configuration by offering a production-ready foundation that developers can customize.
Go developers who want to quickly start building web applications with the Fiber framework without spending time on initial setup and configuration. It's also suitable for teams looking for a standardized project structure.
Developers choose Fiber Boilerplate because it combines the performance of Fiber with practical tools like GORM, Docker, and Webpack in a single package. Its modular design and comprehensive documentation allow for easy customization while maintaining best practices.
Overview
A boilerplate for the Fiber web framework
Use Cases
Best For
- Quickly starting new Fiber-based web applications
- Teams needing a standardized Go project structure
- Projects requiring integrated database management with GORM
- Applications that need JavaScript/CSS asset bundling with Webpack
- Developing with live reload capabilities using Air
- Deploying containerized Go applications with Docker
Not Ideal For
- Projects requiring only a lightweight API without JavaScript/CSS asset management
- Teams already committed to a different ORM like SQLBoiler or raw SQL
- Developers preferring minimal dependencies and avoiding frontend build tools
Pros & Cons
Pros
Uses a single .env file for all settings, including database and middleware, with Docker compatibility, simplifying configuration management as highlighted in the README.
Pre-configured directories for routes, views, controllers, and models provide a clear layout that accelerates development and maintains consistency, following a structured architecture.
Leverages Laravel Mix and Webpack for bundling and optimizing JavaScript and CSS assets, with commands for development, production, and hot reloading, streamlining frontend workflows.
Comes with Air for live reloading and Docker support, enhancing productivity during development and easing containerized deployment, as detailed in the README.
Cons
Requires npm/yarn and Webpack configuration for asset compilation, adding overhead and a learning curve for backend-focused Go developers unfamiliar with frontend tooling.
Locked into GORM for ORM and specific directory structures, limiting flexibility for teams with different preferences or projects needing custom setups.
The Docker example uses host.docker.internal for networking, which may not work out-of-the-box on all systems, requiring manual adjustments as noted in the README.
Frequently Asked Questions
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