Learn MARTINI with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Practical Examples
Simple REST API returning JSON
Static file server
CRUD web app with HTML templates
Middleware logging and authentication
Rapid prototype of microservices
Troubleshooting
Check Go build and runtime errors
Verify package imports and paths
Ensure correct middleware order
Check routing patterns for conflicts
Debug handler logic with log statements
Testing Guide
Use Go's built-in `testing` package
Test handlers with `httptest`
Mock dependencies if needed
Run tests with `go test ./...`
Write table-driven tests for routes
Deployment Options
Compile and run as standalone Go binary
Deploy via Docker container
Deploy on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, DigitalOcean)
Run behind reverse proxy (NGINX)
Use process managers like systemd or supervisor
Tools Ecosystem
Go standard library
Martini package
Middleware libraries for logging, recovery, sessions
html/template for templating
net/http for additional functionality
Integrations
Databases via `database/sql` or ORM packages
Redis, Memcached, or caching systems
Third-party APIs via HTTP clients
JSON serialization and parsing
Testing frameworks like `testing` or `httptest`
Productivity Tips
Use middleware for logging and recovery
Keep handlers small and modular
Use Go templates for HTML
Leverage Go concurrency for lightweight tasks
Automate tests and builds
Challenges
Minimal built-in features
Outdated and unmaintained framework
Manual handling for authentication, sessions
Limited community support
Scaling large applications requires careful design