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⚡ poltergeist - A Smooth Way to Build APIs

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to poltergeist! This guide helps you set up the application quickly and easily, even if you’re not a programmer. Poltergeist is a fast and efficient Go framework designed for building REST APIs and real-time applications. It’s perfect for developers looking to create responsive and powerful web solutions.

📦 System Requirements

To run poltergeist, ensure your system meets these requirements:

• Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Minimum RAM: 4 GB
• Disk Space: At least 100 MB free
• Internet Connection: Required for downloading the software and dependencies

📥 Download & Install

You can download poltergeist from our Releases page.

Visit this page to download

1. Click the link above.
2. Choose the latest version of poltergeist from the list. Look for files labeled poltergeist.exe for Windows, poltergeist.dmg for macOS, or poltergeist.tar.gz for Linux.
3. Click on the file to start the download.

After downloading, follow these steps to install:

Windows Installation

1. Locate the downloaded poltergeist.exe file.
2. Double-click the file to run the installer.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

macOS Installation

1. Find the poltergeist.dmg file in your downloads.
2. Double-click the file to mount it.
3. Drag the poltergeist icon into your Applications folder.

Linux Installation

1. Open a terminal.
2. Navigate to your Downloads folder where poltergeist.tar.gz is located.
3. Run the following commands:

   tar -xvf poltergeist.tar.gz
   cd poltergeist
   sudo mv poltergeist /usr/local/bin/
   

🛠️ Running poltergeist

Once installed, you can easily run poltergeist:

Windows

Open the Start Menu, type poltergeist, and press Enter. The application will launch a command window.

macOS

Open the Terminal and type poltergeist, then press Enter.

Linux

Open a terminal window and input poltergeist. Press Enter to start.

🌐 Features

• Fast Performance: Built with Go, poltergeist offers quick response times, making your applications efficient.
• REST API Support: Easily create and manage RESTful services.
• WebSocket Integration: Build real-time applications with seamless data flow.
• Auto Documentation: Automatically generate API documentation to help you understand your services better.
• Middleware: Easily add custom behavior to your application with built-in middleware support.

🧭 Usage Examples

Here are some basic commands to get you started:

Create a Simple API

1. Start a new project:

   poltergeist init myproject
   

2. Navigate to your project directory:

   cd myproject
   

3. Run your API:

   poltergeist start
   

Your API should now be running locally, and you can access it via your web browser at http://localhost:8080.

⚙️ Troubleshooting

If you run into issues, here are a few tips:

• Check System Requirements: Ensure your system meets all requirements.
• Reinstall the Application: Sometimes, reinstalling can fix issues.
• Check for Errors: If the application fails to start, look at the command prompt or terminal for error messages.

📝 Community and Support

Join our community for help and updates:

• Issues and feature requests: GitHub Issues
• Get involved: Contribute to poltergeist

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. You can freely use, modify, and distribute the software as outlined in the LICENSE file.

📎 Additional Resources

For more information about how to use different features, check our documentation.

We hope you enjoy using poltergeist! Don’t forget to visit our Releases page to download new updates regularly.