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Params and binding

Read path params and bind JSON bodies into structs.

Intermediate 10 min read Lesson 2 of 150 Challenge included
What you will be able to do
  • Use c.Param.
  • Use c.ShouldBindJSON.
  • Validate struct tags.

In plain English

Read path params and bind JSON bodies into structs.

  • Use c.Param.
  • Use c.ShouldBindJSON.
  • Validate struct tags.
bind.goGo
type Course struct {
  Title string `json:"title" binding:"required"`
}

var course Course
if err := c.ShouldBindJSON(&course); err != nil {
  c.JSON(422, gin.H{"error": err.Error()})
}
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Answer from memory: Which method binds a JSON body?

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