Architecting in Go
A Development Case Study by Dan Page
About The Developer
My focus is on translating complex requirements into clean, maintainable, and high-performance backend architecture. My passion for creating intricate systems is showcased through every feature of this project, built entirely from scratch to be both functional and fun.
Key Architectural Features
- Concurrent Game Engine: Leveraging Go's goroutines, background tasks handle hourly chart updates, daily events, and nightly processing without blocking user interactions.
- Structured Application Core: Logically organised with a centralised config, distinct models, and handlers managed by a robust middleware chain for maintainability.
- Data Persistence & Integrity: A meticulously planned MySQL schema underpins the game world, ensuring data integrity via transactions and performance through strategic indexing.
Project Case Study: Operation Corporation
This live web application is a comprehensive case study of modern backend development. Every aspect, from user authentication and session management to the concurrent game engine, was custom-built in Go.
Technology & Security Stack
Go (Golang)
The core language for the entire backend, chosen for performance and powerful concurrency.
MySQL
The relational database for storing all persistent game state.
Native Go `net/http`
Used for building the web server without the overhead of a large framework.
Security Libraries
`bcrypt` for password hashing and `justinas/nosurf` for CSRF protection.
Gorilla/Sessions
For secure, encrypted, `HttpOnly`, and `Secure` cookie-based session management.
Deployment
Managed via Git/SSH on a VPS, served by Apache, and secured with HTTPS/TLS.
Get In Touch
I am currently available for freelance projects and contract work. If you are looking for a dedicated Go developer to bring your project to life, I'd love to hear from you.