Getting Started with GORM: Your Go-To ORM for Go

Introduction Hey Go developers! If you’ve been coding in Go for a year or two, you’re probably loving its simplicity and speed. But let’s be real—database operations can feel like wrestling with raw SQL in a dark alley. That’s where GORM , Go’s most popular Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) framework, swoops in to save the day. GORM turns clunky database tasks into clean, idiomatic Go code, whether you’re prototyping a startup MVP or building a robust enterprise app. This guide is for developers like you—comfortable with Go’s syntax but new to ORMs. In about 10–15 minutes , we’ll walk you through GORM’s core features, sprinkle in real-world tips, and share code snippets to get you from zero to GORM hero. By the end, you’ll be ready to integrate GORM into your next project with confidence. Let’s dive in and see why GORM is the Go community’s favorite! What is GORM? Why Should You Care? GORM is a powerful ORM that maps your Go structs to database tables, letting you write Go code instead o