Go Web Server

A simple web server built with Go that demonstrates basic web functionality including static file serving, form handling, and API endpoints.

Features

• Static file serving
• Form handling with POST requests
• Simple API endpoint (/hello)
• Basic error handling

Project Structure

.
├── main.go           # Main server code
├── static/           # Static files directory
│   ├── index.html    # Landing page
│   └── form.html     # Form page
└── go.mod           # Go module file

Prerequisites

• Go 1.x or higher
• Basic understanding of Go and web development

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone <your-repository-url>
cd Go-webserver

2. Install dependencies:

go mod tidy

Running the Server

1. Start the server:

go run main.go

2. The server will start on port 8080. You can access it at:
   • Main page: http://localhost:8080
   • Form page: http://localhost:8080/form.html
   • Hello endpoint: http://localhost:8080/hello

API Endpoints

• GET /: Serves static files from the static directory
• POST /form: Handles form submissions
  • Accepts form data with fields:
    • name
    • address
• GET /hello: Returns a simple "hello!" message

Form Usage

1. Navigate to http://localhost:8080/form.html
2. Fill in the form fields:
   • Name
   • Address
3. Submit the form
4. The server will respond with the submitted data

Error Handling

The server includes basic error handling for:

• 404 Not Found errors
• Invalid HTTP methods
• Form parsing errors

Contributing

Feel free to submit issues and enhancement requests.