# Echo [[go web programming]] framework > [!ai]+ Perplexity > > > Echo is a high-performance, minimalist Go web framework with the following main features: > > - **Optimized HTTP Router**: Zero dynamic memory allocation and smart route prioritization[1]. > - **Scalability**: Designed for building scalable RESTful APIs[1]. > - **Automatic TLS**: Automatic TLS certificates from Let's Encrypt[1]. > - **HTTP/2 Support**: Improved speed and user experience[1]. > - **Middleware Support**: Built-in middleware and the ability to define custom middleware at various levels[1]. > - **Data Binding**: Supports binding for JSON, XML, and form-data payloads[1]. > - **Data Rendering**: API for sending various HTTP responses like JSON, XML, HTML, etc.[1]. > - **Template Rendering**: Supports any template engine for dynamic content generation[1]. > - **Extensibility**: Customizable HTTP error handling and extendable API[1]. > > Citations: > [1] https://echo.labstack.com > [2] https://techwasti.com/introduction-to-echo-go-web-framework > [3] https://pkg.go.dev/gopkg.in/labstack/echo.v2 > [4] https://pkg.go.dev/github.com/labstack/echo/v4 > [5] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32466326 > [6] https://www.reddit.com/r/golang/comments/wotk6n/echo_high_performance_minimalist_go_web_framework/?rdt=36150 > [7] https://github.com/mohammadhasanii/Golang-Echo > [8] https://www.linkedin.com/learning/choose-your-go-framework-chi-router-fasthttp-fiber-echo-gin-gonic-go-kratos/introduction-to-echo > [9] https://github.com/labstack/echo/discussions/2143 > [10] https://techwasti.com/rendering-responses-in-echo > [11] https://echo.labstack.com/docs > [12] https://www.atatus.com/blog/go-web-frameworks/ > [13] https://mattermost.com/blog/choosing-a-go-framework-gin-vs-echo/ > [14] https://github.com/labstack/echo > [!ai]+ Perplexity > > Echo is a high-performance, minimalist Go web framework known for its: > > - **Performance**: Echo features an optimized HTTP router with zero dynamic memory allocation, prioritizing routes smartly[6]. > - **Simplicity**: Echo provides a clean and intuitive API for handling HTTP requests and responses[13]. > - **Extensibility**: Echo supports custom middleware, template engines, and other components, allowing developers to tailor the framework to their needs[3]. > - **Data Binding and Rendering**: Echo supports data binding for HTTP request payloads, including JSON, XML, and form-data. It also provides an API to send a variety of HTTP responses[6]. > - **Community and Ecosystem**: Echo benefits from a vibrant and active community that contributes libraries, plugins, and extensions[3]. > - **Testing Support**: Echo has better support for testing with dependency injection compared to some other Go frameworks[8]. > > Citations: > [1] https://www.reddit.com/r/golang/comments/wotk6n/echo_high_performance_minimalist_go_web_framework/?rdt=36150 > [2] https://www.reddit.com/r/golang/comments/vzo7xb/go_gin_vs_echo_thoughts_opinions/?rdt=36294 > [3] https://echo.labstack.com/docs > [4] https://www.codementor.io/@packt/how-to-set-up-a-project-in-echo-mpo39w5zu > [5] https://www.echocommunity.org/en/resources/4e8c6791-72be-4f09-ba88-66d4310798b7 > [6] https://echo.labstack.com > [7] https://go.libhunt.com/echo-alternatives > [8] https://brunoscheufler.com/blog/2019-04-26-choosing-the-right-go-web-framework > [9] https://techwasti.com/rendering-responses-in-echo > [10] https://echonet.org > [11] https://github.com/labstack/echo > [12] https://github.com/labstack/echo/discussions/2143 > [13] https://www.almabetter.com/bytes/articles/golang-frameworks-for-web-development > [14] https://dev.to/hackmamba/build-a-rest-api-with-golang-and-mongodb-echo-version-2gdg > [15] https://www.echocommunity.org/en/pages/about > [16] https://mattermost.com/blog/choosing-a-go-framework-gin-vs-echo/ > [17] https://www.linkedin.com/company/echo-health-inc. > [18] https://stackoverflow.com/questions/73761041/how-can-i-change-the-delim-in-echo-render > [19] https://www.sta-design.com/echo-architecture-as-an-ecosystem-for-social-change/ > [20] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32466326 > [21] https://itechnolabs.ca/golang-frameworks-for-the-programmers/ > [22] https://youtube.com/watch?v=7kH-s0XabIw > [23] https://blog.stackademic.com/go-servers-benchmark-echo-fiber-and-gin-caadd9a78319?gi=2dec04cf9220 > [24] https://www.reddit.com/r/neovim/comments/118u32s/how_come_neovim_with_all_the_api_is_firstclass/?rdt=44858 > [25] https://github.com/labstack/echo/issues/21