MicroForge Microservice Template

Welcome to MicroForge, a streamlined microservice template designed to kickstart your service-oriented applications with ease and efficiency. Crafted with best practices in mind, this template encapsulates the essential scaffolding required to build, deploy, and maintain microservices at scale. It provides a robust foundation for developers looking to launch services with a Docker-centric workflow, structured logging, and organized configuration management.

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1. cmd: Contains the application's entry points. Each subdirectory here represents a standalone application. It's where the main function for each executable of your project resides.

2. internal: This is where the core logic of the application is stored, divided into several subdirectories:

   • api: Holds the API/HTTP layer code, including router setup and request handling. This is where you define your REST endpoints and the HTTP server.
   • service: Contains the business logic of the application. This layer usually calls methods from the repository layer and performs business operations.
   • repository: Includes code for data storage/retrieval, abstracting the data source details. This layer interacts with the database or any other data sources.
   • models: Defines data structures and types used across the application, like your entities and DTOs (Data Transfer Objects).
   • util: Utility functions and shared code that can be used across different parts of the application. It's for code that doesn't fit into other layers but is shared across them.

3. pkg: Reusable libraries and packages that can be used in other projects. This directory is intended for code that can be safely used by external applications.

4. configs: Configuration files and constants. This includes configuration files, like JSON or YAML, and Go files for constants or configuration structures.

5. scripts: Utility scripts for tasks like building, deploying, or database migrations. This directory is often used for operational tasks.

6. docs: Documentation for the project, like API specs and design documents. It's where you put your READMEs, API documentation, and other explanatory materials.

7. tests: Contains all tests, typically mirroring the structure of the internal directory. This is where you place your unit tests, integration tests, and any other testing-related files.

This structure helps in keeping the code organized and maintainable, especially important for larger projects or when working in a team.