Question 1

How to add JWT authentication in go-json-rest?

Accepted Answer

Use the third-party JWT middleware from the listed packages. Integrate it into your API stack as shown in the JWT example, which includes login, token refresh, and protected endpoints with middleware conditions.

Question 2

go-json-rest vs Gin or Echo: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Go-Json-Rest is lighter and more minimal, focusing on RESTful JSON APIs with net/http compatibility, while Gin and Echo offer more features like built-in validation and better performance out-of-the-box. Choose Go-Json-Rest for simplicity and middleware flexibility, or Gin/Echo for a more batteries-included approach.

Question 3

How to handle CORS with go-json-rest?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in CorsMiddleware by adding it to your API stack. Configure origins, methods, and headers as demonstrated in the CORS example, which includes validation and settings for Access-Control-Allow-Credentials.

Question 4

Does go-json-rest support WebSockets?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual integration using the standard net/http and websocket packages. The README includes a WebSocket example showing how to wrap a websocket handler within a route, but it's not a core feature.

Question 5

How to version APIs in go-json-rest?

Accepted Answer

Implement custom middlewares for versioning, as shown in the API versioning example. It uses semantic versioning with path parameters and checks min/max versions, storing the version in the request environment.

Question 6

Is go-json-rest good for production use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for lightweight RESTful JSON APIs, due to its performance, middleware support, and net/http compatibility. However, assess your needs for features like monitoring or advanced auth, as you may need to rely on third-party middlewares or custom code.

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