Cypress App Backend - Go

Table of Contents

• Introduction
• Prerequisites
• Getting Started
  • Installation
  • Running the Backend
• Project Structure
• Tech Stack
• API Documentation
• Database Schema
• Testing

Introduction

This README provides essential information for developers working on the Cypress App's backend API, which is built in Go. The backend is responsible for handling requests from the frontend, interacting with the VeChain blockchain, managing user data, and supporting the core functionalities of the Cypress app.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following prerequisites:

• Go: You need Go installed on your development machine.
• VeChain Integration: Familiarize yourself with the VeChain blockchain integration.
• Database: Configure your preferred database system, e.g., PostgreSQL.

Getting Started

Installation

1. Clone this repository to your local machine.

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Change your directory to the project folder.

   cd cypress-app-backend-go

3. Install Go packages and dependencies.

   go get

Running the Backend

1. Configure your environment variables in a .env file for settings like database connection and API keys.

2. Build and run the Go application.

   go build
   ./cypress-app-backend-go

3. The backend server should be up and running at http://localhost:8080 (or the configured port).

Project Structure

• main.go: The entry point of the Go application.
• routes/: Contains route handlers for API endpoints.
• controllers/: Implements business logic and connects to external services (e.g., VeChain).
• models/: Defines data structures and database models.
• db/: Manages database connection and migrations.
• config/: Configuration settings and environment variables.
• middleware/: Custom middleware functions.
• utils/: Utility functions.

Tech Stack

• Go: The primary programming language for building the backend.
• Gin-Gonic: A web framework for building web applications in Go.
• VeChain Integration: Integration with the VeChain blockchain.
• Database (e.g., PostgreSQL): Storage for user data and transactions.

API Documentation

For detailed information about the available API endpoints and how to use them, refer to the API documentation. This documentation should be maintained separately and is typically hosted separately from the code.

Database Schema

The database schema is essential for understanding the data structure used in the application. The schema should be documented separately and kept up to date with any changes to the data model.

Testing

To ensure the quality and reliability of the Cypress App backend, write and run unit tests. Make sure that the tests cover all critical functions and APIs.