siddhant-vij / dynamic-newsletter-tool

Personalized newsletter generator with dynamic content using Go's template engine.

Dynamic Newsletter Tool

Built in Go, this tool is designed to create customizable and personalized newsletters for various audiences and occasions.

Utilizing Go's robust templating system, users can select from pre-defined templates, insert dynamic content, and generate newsletters in HTML format ready for distribution. This tool simplifies the creation of rich, personalized communication for businesses, communities, or personal use, leveraging the flexibility and power of Go templates.

Table of Contents

1. Planned Features
2. Usage Steps
3. Technical Scope
4. Future Improvements
5. Contributions
6. License

Planned Features

• Multiple Newsletter Templates: Choose from a variety of templates for different occasions and audiences. Add more templates, as needed.
• JSON-Driven Content Customization: Utilize a simple JSON file (newsletter.json) to specify dynamic content, such as personalized messages, streamlining the newsletter customization process.
• Conditional Content Inclusion: Dynamically include or exclude sections based on user data. Add sections based on conditions, as needed.
• Content Formatting: Use pipelines to format data, ensuring consistency and readability. Change CSS styles as needed - include variables.
• Reusable Components: Utilize associated templates for common elements like headers and footers.
• Custom Functions in Templates: Implement custom logic within templates for unique content transformations.
• Nested Template Definitions: Organize complex layouts with ease, allowing for sophisticated newsletter designs.
• HTML Output Generation: Produce the final newsletters in HTML format, hosting them in a web server.

Usage Steps

• Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/siddhant-vij/Dynamic-Newsletter-Tool.git
• Navigate to the project directory: cd Dynamic-Newsletter-Tool
• Prepare the JSON fie: Create your own newsletter.json with the necessary dynamic content. Refer to the examples/newsletterSample.json for a template structure.
• Run the HTTP server: ./main.sh
• Open the generated newsletter in a web browser (localhost URL) to preview.

Technical Scope

• Go template Packages: Deep dive into template actions, variables, pipelines, and functions for dynamic content generation.
• JSON Parsing: Parse the JSON file to retrieve dynamic content for the newsletter.
• HTTP Server: Create a web server to serve the generated newsletter.
• HTML/CSS: Design and apply basic styling to ensure newsletters are visually appealing across different email clients.

Future Improvements

• Web Interface: Develop a web-based interface for an even more user-friendly experience.
• Template Customization: Allow users to edit templates or create their own within the web-based tool.
• Email Integration: Integration with email service providers for direct distribution of newsletters.
• Email Marketing SaaS: Extend the project to support email flows and marketing automation.
• Analytics Integration: Track newsletter engagement by integrating with email analytics tools.

Contributions

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch:

   git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature

3. Commit your Changes:

   git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature'

4. Push to the Branch:

   git push origin feature/AmazingFeature

5. Open a Pull Request

License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.