Question 1

How to set up dependency injection in Iris?

Accepted Answer

Iris integrates dependency injection for MVC, handlers, and APIs using its `mvc` package. You can define services and inject them into controllers, with examples provided in the _examples/dependency-injection directory for guidance.

Question 2

Iris vs Gin: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Iris offers more built-in features like HTTP/2 and dependency injection, while Gin is lighter with a larger community. Pick Iris for a comprehensive, high-performance framework; choose Gin for simplicity and broader third-party support.

Question 3

Does Iris support GraphQL?

Accepted Answer

No, Iris does not have native GraphQL support; it's optimized for REST and traditional web APIs. You can integrate third-party GraphQL libraries, but this requires additional setup and may not be as seamless.

Question 4

How to handle WebSockets in Iris?

Accepted Answer

Iris provides native WebSocket support through its `websocket` package. Set up endpoints with event handlers for real-time communication, and refer to the _examples for implementation details and best practices.

Question 5

What's the best way to deploy an Iris app with Docker?

Accepted Answer

Build a Docker image using a multi-stage build to compile the Go binary, then run it with exposed ports. Iris's auto-HTTPS and built-in health checks can simplify cloud deployment configurations.

Question 6

How to implement JWT authentication in Iris?

Accepted Answer

Use Iris's built-in JWT middleware by configuring it with your secret key and claims. The README lists JWT as a supported middleware, and examples in the repository show how to integrate it with routes and validation.

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