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Golang Gin: A comprehensive tutorial

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Tabnine Team
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1,497
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English
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Summary

Native apps are popular, but web apps offer better accessibility and cross-device compatibility, reflecting a trend seen in the declining number of apps in Apple and Android stores since 2017 and 2018, respectively. Golang, a statically typed, compiled language by Google, is posited to enhance web development with its efficiency and simplicity, particularly through the Gin web framework. Gin, which facilitates the development of web applications with minimal boilerplate code, offers features like automatic routing, middleware support, and a built-in logger, making it fast and lightweight. The tutorial provides a guide on using Gin, covering installation, routing, and middleware, and highlights the importance of staying current in software development. Additionally, tools like Tabnine, an AI-based code completion tool, are recommended to improve coding speed and accuracy, enhancing productivity for developers.