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# [Building a RESTful API in Go with Gin and PostgreSQL](https://opyjo.hashnode.dev/building-a-restful-api-in-go-with-gin-and-postgresql?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

In this tutorial, we'll build a real-world RESTful API using the Gin web framework in Go, connected to a PostgreSQL database. We'll structure our application by separating models and services, following best practices to create maintainable and scala...

Nov 7, 2024 · 6 min read · opyjo.hashnode.dev  
Updated Nov 11, 2024  
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[maggie](https://hashnode.com/@cool663)

[Jan 1, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/building-a-restful-api-in-go-with-gin-and-postgresql/672ceab461430cb9fec3c9eb/comment/6774bbe2e87e8dd3c248d835)

I really enjoy reading your blog posts on API testing. EchoAPI has been a game-changer for testing RESTful endpoints by letting me create mock responses, making it possible to work on the front end even before the backend is fully ready.