In our book list project,
we’re going to be using Gorm as the library through
which we access the database. Choosing an ORM – over straight SQL – is
not without controversy. This article discusses some of the advantages and
disadvantages of using an ORM library, and makes a case for why – in this
simple project – it makes sense to use Gorm.
Sebastian Munster’s Map of America (via Wikipedia). Just another example of ‘All models (maps) are imperfect, some more than others’.
This is the first in a series of articles about writing a small reading list app in Go for personal use.
This is the first part of a series of articles about writing a small web app in Go for personal use. When we’re done you’ll be able to deploy your version on your home lab, or maybe on one of the fine services that hosts small apps like this.
What’s going on here? This newsletter is for Go hackers looking for:
how-to guides for implementing development workflows, some background on why those workflows work and when they fit, explanations of high-level design patterns – especially in web applications, and how-to guides for implementing those patterns. What’s a quick and effective way to launch a new Go web project with tests and CI enabled from the start?
What should you put into a Makefile?
