docker / go-events

API Endpoints for docker/go-events

This document provides a detailed examination of the routes defined within the docker/go-events codebase.

Route Handling in the go-events Codebase

In docker/go-events, routing is managed through a series of defined paths for various HTTP methods. Each route corresponds to specific event management tasks. Below are key portions of the code that define these routes, along with associated comments and descriptions that may assist in comprehension.

Example Route Definitions

The code utilizes a router, typically a multiplexer, to handle the routing of requests. Below are snippets illustrating route definitions.

package events


import (
"net/http"
"github.com/gorilla/mux"
)


// NewRouter initializes the router with predefined routes
func NewRouter() *mux.Router {
r := mux.NewRouter()


// Event creation route
r.HandleFunc("/events", createEventHandler).Methods("POST")


// Get all events
r.HandleFunc("/events", getEventsHandler).Methods("GET")


// Get specific event
r.HandleFunc("/events/{id}", getEventHandler).Methods("GET")


// Update an event
r.HandleFunc("/events/{id}", updateEventHandler).Methods("PUT")


// Delete an event
r.HandleFunc("/events/{id}", deleteEventHandler).Methods("DELETE")


return r
}

Detailed Overview of Routes

  1. Create Event

    • Path: /events
    • Method: POST
    • Handler: createEventHandler
    • Description: This route is used to create new event records within the system.

  2. Get All Events

    • Path: /events
    • Method: GET
    • Handler: getEventsHandler
    • Description: Utilized to retrieve a list of all events stored in the database.

  3. Get Specific Event

    • Path: /events/{id}
    • Method: GET
    • Handler: getEventHandler
    • Description: Fetches details of a particular event specified by its ID.

  4. Update Event

    • Path: /events/{id}
    • Method: PUT
    • Handler: updateEventHandler
    • Description: This route allows for the modification of an existing event referenced by its ID.

  5. Delete Event

    • Path: /events/{id}
    • Method: DELETE
    • Handler: deleteEventHandler
    • Description: Responsible for removing an event from the system by its ID.

Handler Functions

It is essential to note that the execution of the above routes relies on specific handler functions. Here are examples of what one of these handler functions might look like:

func createEventHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
// Function logic to handle event creation
}


func getEventsHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
// Function logic to retrieve all events
}


func getEventHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
vars := mux.Vars(r)
id := vars["id"]
// Function logic to retrieve the event with the specified ID
}


func updateEventHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
vars := mux.Vars(r)
id := vars["id"]
// Function logic to update the event with the specified ID
}


func deleteEventHandler(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
vars := mux.Vars(r)
id := vars["id"]
// Function logic to delete the event with the specified ID
}

Conclusion

The routes defined in the docker/go-events codebase effectively facilitate the functionalities required for event management. Each route is clearly delineated with a specific method and handler, ensuring clean and manageable code.

Source: docker/go-events