This article provides an overview of how a Go-based web application can be structured to serve both traditional HTML pages and API requests using modern frontend frameworks like HTMX. Here are the key points from Part 3:
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GORM Models: Define the data structure for the application, serving as the foundation for database interactions.
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Fiber Binding Middleware: Automatically binds form data to Golang structs, simplifying request handling and validation.
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HTMX Headers Inspection:
- Functions like
IsHxRequest,IsHxBoosted, andIsHtmlRequestcheck if a request is made using HTMX or expects HTML content.
- Functions like
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Conditional Response Middleware:
- The
IfNotHtmlSendDatamiddleware sends JSON data to non-HTML requests, while forwarding HTML requests to the next handler in the chain.
- The
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Route Composition:
- A single route can serve multiple purposes (JSON for APIs, partial updates with HTMX, full page rendering) based on request headers and content type.
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Error Handling:
- The application uses clear error messages that are both machine-readable and human-friendly, providing useful feedback to users.
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**Use
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