Go Htmx Demo

Overview

The Golang Full-stack Web App is a simple web application that allows users to save notes into a Sqlite database. It follows the minimalist approach of using only the standard Go library, with the exception of the necessary Sqlite driver. The application uses the “html/template” package for rendering HTML templates and the “</> htmx” JavaScript library for making backend requests without reloading the page.

Features

• CRUD functionality for saving notes to a Sqlite database.
• HTML template rendering using the “html/template” package.
• Backend requests (GET, POST, PATCH, DELETE) without page reloading using the “</> htmx” JavaScript library.
• Minimalist approach with no additional libraries beyond the standard Go library.

Installation

To install the Golang Full-stack Web App, follow these steps:

1. Ensure you have Go installed on your machine.
2. Install Air for hot reloading when editing code.
3. Install NodeJs.
4. Run the following NodeJs commands in the project root:

   npm install tailwindcss
   npm install postcss-cli
   npm install autoprefixer
   

5. To make code changes or create production CSS, run the following commands:

   npx tailwindcss init
   npx tailwindcss -o static/css/tailwind.css
   npm run build
   

6. Start the application in development mode by running the command:

   air
   

Summary

The Golang Full-stack Web App is a simple web application that allows users to save notes into a Sqlite database. It follows the minimalist approach of using only the standard Go library and utilizes the “html/template” package for rendering HTML templates. With the “</> htmx” JavaScript library, the application enables backend requests without reloading the page, providing a smoother user experience. Overall, this application provides a lightweight and efficient solution for managing and saving notes in a web environment.