Question 1

How do I chain middleware with Violetear?

Accepted Answer

Use the Alice package as shown in the README: define middleware as http.Handler functions, chain them with middleware.New(), and attach to routes using router.Handle() for seamless integration.

Question 2

Violetear vs Gorilla Mux: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Violetear is more minimal and focused on simplicity, while Gorilla Mux offers more features like route matching and middleware out of the box. Choose Violetear if you prefer a lightweight router; Gorilla Mux for a richer feature set.

Question 3

Does Violetear support WebSocket connections?

Accepted Answer

No, Violetear is an HTTP router only and does not handle WebSockets natively. You would need to manage WebSockets separately using the standard net/http package or additional libraries.

Question 4

How to extract URL parameters in Violetear handlers?

Accepted Answer

Access named parameters via the request context using violetear.ParamsKey or helper functions like GetParam(), as demonstrated in the context and named parameters section of the README.

Question 5

What are the performance benchmarks for Violetear?

Accepted Answer

The README does not provide specific benchmarks, but as a minimal router, it's designed for performance. For critical applications, consider comparing with routers like chi or http.ServeMux through your own testing.

Question 6

How to implement API versioning with Accept headers in Violetear?

Accepted Answer

Violetear supports versioning via the Accept header (e.g., application/vnd.*). You can define routes or middleware to inspect the header and route accordingly, as mentioned in the key features.

Question 7

Can I customize error pages for 404s in Violetear?

Accepted Answer

Yes, set the NotFoundHandler property on the router to a custom http.Handler, allowing you to return tailored HTML or JSON responses for 404 errors, as explained in the README.

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