🎃 Contribute to a Go REST API Boilerplate — Perfect for Hacktoberfest Beginners!

Hey everyone! 👋

I’ve built a Go REST API boilerplate to help developers learn how to structure and build production-ready APIs quickly and cleanly.

For Hacktoberfest 2025, I’ve added several beginner-friendly issues labeled:

• hacktoberfest
• good first issue
• help wanted

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🔗 Repository

👉 github.com/vahiiiid/go-rest-api-boilerplate

Topics: Go, REST, Middleware, Docker, Testing

Docs: https://vahiiiid.github.io/go-rest-api-docs
Issues: https://github.com/vahiiiid/go-rest-api-boilerplate/issues

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🧩 How You Can Contribute

You can:

• Pick an existing issue (each is well-described with clear hints and examples)
• Or create your own discussion or issue if you have an idea to improve the project!
• All issues are AI-friendly, meaning you can use tools like ChatGPT or GitHub Copilot for guidance while implementing your changes 🤖

Each issue includes:
📋 Clear acceptance criteria
💡 Code examples and hints
🤖 AI-friendly (ChatGPT/Copilot welcome!)

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🧭 How to Get Started

1. Fork the repo
2. Clone it locally
3. Create a new branch
4. Make your changes
5. Open a pull request 🎉

Even small PRs count — every contribution helps improve the boilerplate for future developers!

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💬 Let’s Connect

If you’d like to discuss ideas or need help, feel free to:

• Comment on an issue
• Start a discussion in the repo
• Or message me here on DEV.to!

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Happy coding, and have an awesome Hacktoberfest! 🎃

Comments

[Von Carter Griffen]

Thanks for the clear, AI-friendly issues!