Go Web Application with User Authentication

This is a simple Go web application that demonstrates user authentication, form submissions, and a user dashboard. Users can log in, submit messages, and view their submissions in a dashboard.

Setup and Usage

Prerequisites

Go: Ensure that you have Go installed on your system.

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/DharmitD/go-webserver.git
cd go-webserver

2. Create the Directory Structure

Create the necessary directory structure for your project:

go-webserver/
  ├── main.go
  ├── templates/
  │   ├── home.html
  │   ├── form.html
  │   ├── dashboard.html
  │   ├── login.html
  ├── static/
  │   ├── style.css

3. Customize HTML and CSS

Customize the HTML templates (home.html, form.html, dashboard.html, login.html) and the CSS file (style.css) to match your project's design and functionality.

4. Run the Go Server

Start the Go web server:

go run main.go

5. Access the Application

You should see a message indicating that the server is listening on port 8080. Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:8080 to access the home page of the web application.

Features

User Authentication: Users can log in using predefined credentials.
Form Submission: Users can submit messages through a form.
User Dashboard: Authenticated users can view their submissions in a dashboard.

Further Enhancements/Additions

Here are some further enhancements or additions that can be made to this project:

User Registration: Implement user registration functionality to allow users to sign up for new accounts.
Password Hashing: Improve security by hashing and securely storing user passwords.
Database Integration: Replace in-memory storage with a database (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) for persistent data storage.
User Profiles: Allow users to update their profiles, including their names, email addresses, and profile pictures.
Pagination: Add pagination to the dashboard if there are a large number of submissions.
Notifications: Implement a notification system to alert users of new submissions or updates.
Error Handling: Enhance error handling and provide clear error messages to users.
Security: Implement security measures like CSRF protection and session management best practices.
Testing: Write unit tests and integration tests to ensure the reliability of the application.
Deployment: Deploy the application to a production server using a web server or cloud platform.