Abstract
BackGen, Backend Generator, is a feature-rich software tool that automates the process of writing backend code for web applications. The purpose of this tool is to simplify and accelerate the development process, reducing the time and effort required to create a working backend code, while improving the consistency and maintainability of the resulting code. BackGen helps in creating a structure for data models and RESTful API endpoints, by generating the executable code for the same in Golang. The generation of backend code can be automated, freeing developers to concentrate more on other important features of their project. We test our approach by producing a backend for an application and contrasting the outcomes with manual implementation. This chapter will explore how BackGen works, as well as the potential applications of this tool in the field of web development.
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We express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Darshan Ingle for his invaluable guidance and assistance. We are deeply grateful for his mentorship and unwavering oversight, as well as for his provision of essential project information. Our principal, Dr. G.T. Thampi, also deserves our utmost gratitude for his encouragement and unwavering support. We take this chance to acknowledge the contributions of those who played a vital role in the successful completion of the project.
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Rander, D., Dani, P., Panjwani, D., Ingle, D. (2023). BackGen—Backend Generator. In: Fong, S., Dey, N., Joshi, A. (eds) ICT Analysis and Applications. ICT4SD 2023. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 782. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-6568-7_34
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