Students API
A RESTful API for managing student records and academic data.
About this Project
Students API is a production-ready backend service built with Go for managing student records, enrollment data, and academic information. It demonstrates clean architecture, proper separation of concerns, and efficient data handling — perfect for learning Go backend development and building scalable systems.
Tech Stack
Tools Used
Key Features
Core Features
- ▸Student Management: Create, read, update, and delete student records with proper validation.
- ▸Data Persistence: Robust storage layer with efficient database operations.
- ▸Clean Code: Well-structured Go project following best practices and conventions.
Architecture & Design
- ▸Modular Structure: Separation of concerns with cmd, internal, config, and storage layers.
- ▸Configuration Management: Flexible config system for different environments.
- ▸Production-Ready: Proper error handling, logging, and API design patterns.
Learning Focus
- ▸Go Best Practices: Idiomatic Go code with proper package organization.
- ▸Backend Fundamentals: REST API design, routing, and request handling.
- ▸System Design: Building scalable backend services from scratch.
Highlights
Installation
Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/Itsayu/students-api.git
cd students-apiInstall Dependencies
go mod download
go mod tidyConfigure Environment
cp config/.env.example config/.env
# Update configuration as neededRun the API
go run cmd/students-api/main.go
# API starts on localhost:8080Challenges & Solutions
Learning Go project structure and conventions
Organized code into logical layers: cmd (entry point), internal (business logic), config (configuration), and storage (data access).
Building scalable API endpoints
Implemented proper routing, request/response handling, and error management following Go best practices.
Data persistence and validation
Created efficient storage layer with proper data validation and error handling for consistency.