go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file

name	go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file
description	Apply for go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file. --- description: This rule emphasizes security, scalability, and maintainability best practices in Go API development. globs: /*/**/*_api.go
source	cursorrules

go-servemux-rest-api-cursorrules-prompt-file

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description: This rule emphasizes security, scalability, and maintainability best practices in Go API development. globs: //**/_api.go

• Implement input validation for API endpoints.
• Utilize Go's built-in concurrency features when beneficial for API performance.
• Follow RESTful API design principles and best practices.
• Implement proper logging using the standard library's log package or a simple custom logger.
• Consider implementing middleware for cross-cutting concerns (e.g., logging, authentication).
• Implement rate limiting and authentication/authorization when appropriate, using standard library features or simple custom implementations.
• Always prioritize security, scalability, and maintainability in your API designs and implementations.