HTMX + Go Copilot Instructions

Folder Structure

• Use the following structure for Go + HTMX projects:
  • cmd/
    • main.go
  • internal/
    • handlers/
    • models/
    • templates/
  • static/
    • css/
    • js/
  • go.mod
  • go.sum

Best Practices (Go)

• Use html/template for server-side rendering.
• Implement http.HandlerFunc for HTMX requests.
• Use gorilla/mux for routing if needed.
• Use encoding/json for JSON responses.
• Implement proper error handling and logging.
• Use context for request cancellation and timeouts.
• Follow Go's idiomatic error handling.
• Implement graceful server shutdown.
• Use Go modules for dependency management.

Best Practices (HTML)

• Use semantic HTML5 elements with HTMX attributes.
• Implement proper CSRF protection.
• Utilize HTMX extensions as needed.
• Use hx-boost for full page navigation.