SMRTR ProgrammingDec 26, 2024Daily.dev

Baking a React App into a Go server

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A new approach for embedding web assets in Go servers is presented. Using the embed package and io/fs functions, developers can now include React app files directly in their Go binaries. This eliminates the need for separate deployment of web assets. The method involves using //go:embed to include files at compile time and fs.Sub to access the correct subdirectory. This technique ensures the frontend is always built before compiling the Go app, preventing errors and simplifying deployment.

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