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> This is the under-**development branch**. Stay tuned for the upcoming release [v12.2.0](HISTORY.md#Next). Looking for a stable release? Head over to the [v12.1.8 branch](https://github.com/kataras/iris/tree/v12.1.8) instead.
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Iris is a fast, simple yet fully featured and very efficient web framework for Go.

It provides a beautifully expressive and easy to use foundation for your next website or API.

Learn what [others saying about Iris](https://iris-go.com/testimonials/) and **[star](https://github.com/kataras/iris/stargazers)** this open-source project to support its potentials.

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## 👑 <a href="https://iris-go.com/donate">Supporters</a>

With your help, we can improve Open Source web development for everyone!

> Donations from **China** are now accepted!

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## 📖 Learning Iris

```sh
$ go get github.com/kataras/iris/v12@v12.2.0-alpha
```

Iris contains extensive and thorough **[documentation](https://www.iris-go.com/docs)** making it easy to get started with the framework.

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For a more detailed technical documentation you can head over to our [godocs](https://godoc.org/github.com/kataras/iris). And for executable code you can always visit the [./_examples](_examples) repository's subdirectory.

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You can [request](https://www.iris-go.com/#ebookDonateForm) a PDF and online access of the **Iris E-Book** (New Edition, **future v12.2.0+**) today and be participated in the development of Iris.

## 🙌 Contributing

We'd love to see your contribution to the Iris Web Framework! For more information about contributing to the Iris project please check the [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md) file.

[List of all Contributors](https://github.com/kataras/iris/graphs/contributors)

## 🛡 Security Vulnerabilities

If you discover a security vulnerability within Iris, please send an e-mail to [iris-go@outlook.com](mailto:iris-go@outlook.com). All security vulnerabilities will be promptly addressed.

## 📝 License

This project is licensed under the [BSD 3-clause license](LICENSE), just like the Go project itself.

The project name "Iris" was inspired by the Greek mythology.
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