go-zero-looklook is a reference implementation project that demonstrates best practices for building microservices using the go-zero framework and its associated technology stack.
The project addresses the lack of complete, production-oriented examples for go-zero by providing a fully functional microservices architecture. It uses go-zero as the core framework and integrates a comprehensive stack of complementary tools developed by the go-zero team and community, including message queuing with go-queue and asynq, distributed transaction handling with dtm, observability through Jaeger and Prometheus, and log aggregation via Elasticsearch and Kibana. The architecture supports deployment across multiple environments, from local development with Docker Compose to Kubernetes clusters, using direct service linking in development to avoid the complexity of service discovery middleware.
Developers should adopt this project if they want to understand how to structure a real-world go-zero microservices application or need a template for their own services. It suits teams already committed to the go-zero ecosystem or those evaluating it for new projects. The README explicitly recommends starting with just MySQL and Redis if unfamiliar with the full stack, then gradually incorporating additional components. The project is organized into clear directories for business logic (API, RPC, and message queue services), shared components, and infrastructure data, making it straightforward to extract patterns for specific use cases.
The project maintains detailed documentation in English and Chinese, with accompanying tutorial videos covering the complete technology stack. The codebase reflects active engagement with the go-zero community, having evolved from the author's participation in answering user questions and identifying gaps in available examples. The project structure and documentation suggest ongoing refinement based on practical deployment experience across development, testing, and production environments.
