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API Endpoint: /

Description​

The / endpoint serves as the default route for the Meepow Management API. It is typically used to verify that the API is running and accessible. This endpoint responds to HTTP GET requests and provides a simple response, often used for health checks or basic connectivity tests.

HTTP Method​

  • GET

Response​

  • Status Code: 200 OK
    Indicates that the API is up and running.

  • Body: The response body typically contains a simple message or JSON object confirming the API's status. For example:

{
  "message": "Meepow Management API is running"
}

Example Request​

cURL Command

curl -X GET http://localhost:3000/

response

{
  "message": "Meepow Management API is running"
}

Purpose​

This endpoint is useful for:

  1. Health Checks: Ensuring the API is operational.
  2. Debugging: Verifying that the server is correctly configured and accessible.
  3. Monitoring: Used by monitoring tools to check the API's availability.

Implementation​

The / endpoint is implemented in the runServer function:

r.HandleFunc("/", handlers.Default).Methods(http.MethodGet)

The handlers.Default function is responsible for generating the response.