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The `gorilla/mux` package is a powerful tool for routing HTTP requests in Go. It allows you to match incoming requests to specific handlers based on various criteria such as URL paths, hosts, schemes, headers, and query values. Here’s the key benefit:

You can easily set up complex routing rules with variables in URLs, path prefixes, and even custom matchers. This makes it flexible for handling different types of requests efficiently. For example, you can define routes with variables like `/products/{key}` and retrieve these variables in your handlers. Additionally, you can use subrouters to group routes that share common conditions, optimizing request matching.

It also supports middlewares for tasks like logging and authentication, graceful shutdown of the server, and handling CORS requests. This makes it a comprehensive solution for building robust web applications in Go.

https://github.com/gorilla/mux