diff --git a/backend/.gitignore b/backend/.gitignore
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+# Binaries for programs and plugins
+*.exe
+*.exe~
+*.dll
+*.so
+*.dylib
+
+# Test binary, built with `go test -c`
+*.test
+
+# Output of the go coverage tool, specifically when used with LiteIDE
+*.out
+
+# Dependency directories (remove the comment below to include it)
+# vendor/
+
+# Go workspace file
+go.work
+
+# End of https://www.toptal.com/developers/gitignore/api/go
diff --git a/backend/go.mod b/backend/go.mod
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+module git.weirdcat.su/weirdcat/personal-website/src/backend
+
+go 1.22.5