skill-framework-gin

To structure a scalable REST API in Go using Gin, apply clean architecture with separation of concerns across handlers, services, and repositories. This ensures consistent routing, controlled error handling, and maintainable project organization.

The best way to organize Gin routes and middleware is by grouping them logically, such as under /api/v1. You can configure custom middleware specifically for logging, authentication, and centralized error handling.

To validate DTOs and handle errors in a Gin REST API, implement structured validation rules that intercept requests before they reach services. This provides meaningful, controlled error responses directly to the client.

Yes, you can implement graceful shutdown and dependency injection in a Gin application. This allows safe termination of active connections and manages component lifecycles cleanly across your architecture layers.

To start the Gin server and test routes, run the main entry point using the command go run cmd/server/main.go. Once the server is active, send HTTP requests to the defined routes to verify behavior.