Forum

Description

This is a web-based forum application built with Go. It provides a platform for users to create posts, comment on them, like content, and interact in real-time through WebSocket connections. The application includes user authentication, session management, and a responsive frontend.

Features

• User registration and login
• Create, view, and manage posts
• Comment on posts
• Like posts and comments
• Real-time messaging via WebSocket
• Rate limiting and security middleware
• SQLite database for data persistence
• Static file serving for frontend assets

Installation

Prerequisites

• Go 1.22 or later
• SQLite3

Steps

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd forum
   

2. Install dependencies:

   go mod download
   

3. Set up the database:

   • The application will automatically create the database schema on first run.

4. Build the application:

   go build -o server .
   

5. Run the server:

   ./server
   

The server will start on the configured port (default: 8080).

Using Docker

1. Build the Docker image:

   docker build -t forum .
   

2. Run the container:

   docker run -p 8080:8080 forum
   

Usage

• Access the application at http://localhost:8080
• Register a new account or log in
• Create posts, add comments, and interact with other users
• Use the real-time chat feature for instant messaging

Technologies

• Backend: Go
• Database: SQLite
• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
• Real-time Communication: WebSocket (Gorilla WebSocket)
• Authentication: Session-based
• Containerization: Docker

Project Structure

• Server.go: Main server entry point
• BackEnd/: Backend logic including API handlers, middleware, models, and routers
• FrontEnd/: Frontend assets including static files, JavaScript, and templates
• assets/: Additional assets like images
• Logs/: Application logs