improved read me

Author: MitulShah1

README.md

@@ -7,23 +7,23 @@
 
 ## 🚀 Template Repository
 
-This is a **template repository** for building production-ready and easily extendible REST APIs using Go. Click the "Use this template" button above to create your own repository based on this template.
+This is a **template repository** for building REST APIs with Go. Click the "Use this template" button above to create your own repository based on this template.
 
 ## Overview
 
-This template follows best practices and includes a standardized project structure with all necessary components for building scalable microservices.
+This template includes everything you need to build a REST API with Go - logging, middleware, database setup, testing, and deployment configs.
 
 ## Features
 
 - Structured logging
-- Middleware support (authentication, etc.)
-- Configuration management
-- API documentation with Swagger
-- Docker support
-- CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions
+- Middleware (auth, CORS, etc.)
+- Config management
+- API docs with Swagger
+- Docker setup
+- GitHub Actions CI/CD
 - Database migrations
-- End-to-end testing
-- Makefile for common operations
+- Tests
+- Makefile for common tasks
 
 The main ones are:
 
@@ -44,26 +44,31 @@ The main ones are:
 ## 🎯 Quick Start (Using Template)
 
 ### 1. Create Repository from Template
+
 Click the **"Use this template"** button at the top of this repository, or use GitHub CLI:
 
 ```bash
 gh repo create my-go-api --template MitulShah1/golang-rest-api-template
 ```
 
 ### 2. Clone Your New Repository
+
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/my-go-api.git
 cd my-go-api
 ```
 
 ### 3. Update Project Details
+
 After creating your repository, update these files:
+
 - `go.mod` - Update module name
 - `README.md` - Update project name and description
 - `.github/workflows/go.yml` - Update repository references if needed
 - `docker-compose.yml` - Update service names if needed
 
 ### 4. Start Development
+
 ```bash
 make help          # See all available commands
 make env           # Create .env file
@@ -110,7 +115,7 @@ golang-microservice-template/
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Go 1.21 or higher
+- Go 1.21+
 - Docker and Docker Compose
 - Make
 

TEMPLATE_SETUP.md

@@ -5,7 +5,9 @@ This guide helps you set up your new repository after creating it from this temp
 ## 🚀 Initial Setup
 
 ### 1. Update Module Name
+
 Edit `go.mod` and change the module name:
+
 ```go
 // Change from:
 module github.com/MitulShah1/golang-rest-api-template
@@ -15,61 +17,74 @@ module github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO_NAME
 ```
 
 ### 2. Update Repository References
+
 Search and replace these references in your codebase:
+
 - `github.com/MitulShah1/golang-rest-api-template` → `github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO_NAME`
 - `MitulShah1/golang-rest-api-template` → `YOUR_USERNAME/YOUR_REPO_NAME`
 
 ### 3. Update README.md
+
 - Change the project title
 - Update badges to point to your repository
 - Modify the description to match your project
 
 ### 4. Update GitHub Actions
+
 In `.github/workflows/go.yml`, update the repository name in badges if needed.
 
 ### 5. Update Docker Configuration
+
 In `docker-compose.yml`, consider updating service names to match your project.
 
 ## 🔧 Customization Options
 
 ### Database Configuration
+
 - Update database connection settings in `config/config.go`
 - Modify migration files in `package/database/migrations/`
 - Update database driver if switching from MySQL
 
 ### API Endpoints
+
 - Modify existing handlers in `internal/handlers/`
 - Add new endpoints following the established pattern
 - Update Swagger documentation for new endpoints
 
 ### Middleware
+
 - Customize middleware in `package/middleware/`
 - Add authentication/authorization as needed
 - Configure CORS settings for your domain
 
 ### Environment Variables
+
 - Update `.env.example` with your specific configuration
 - Add new environment variables as needed
 - Document all required environment variables
 
 ## 📝 Best Practices for Template Usage
 
 ### 1. Keep the Structure
+
 - Maintain the established project structure
 - Follow the existing patterns for handlers, services, and repositories
 - Use the provided middleware and utilities
 
 ### 2. Testing
+
 - Write tests for all new functionality
 - Follow the existing test patterns
 - Maintain high test coverage
 
 ### 3. Documentation
+
 - Update Swagger documentation for new endpoints
 - Keep README.md up to date
 - Document any new configuration options
 
 ### 4. CI/CD
+
 - The GitHub Actions workflow is ready to use
 - Update repository secrets as needed
 - Configure deployment targets
@@ -105,6 +120,7 @@ make build
 ## 🤝 Support
 
 If you encounter issues with the template:
+
 1. Check the existing issues in this repository
 2. Create a new issue with detailed information
 3. Consider contributing back improvements