Question 1

How to customize the Ansible deployment for my own server setup?

Accepted Answer

You need to edit the generated hosts.ini file and modify the Ansible roles in the project's deploy directory, as the CLI provides a fixed structure. Refer to the project Wiki for advanced configuration tips.

Question 2

Create Go App CLI vs using go mod init and Vite separately?

Accepted Answer

Create Go App CLI bundles backend, frontend, and deployment automation into one command, saving hours of setup. However, if you prefer picking each tool independently or have unique requirements, manual setup offers more flexibility.

Question 3

Can I switch from Traefik to Nginx after project generation?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires manual changes to the Ansible roles and configuration files. The CLI defaults to Traefik for automatic SSL, but you can adapt the provided Nginx role with additional effort.

Question 4

How to add a different database like MySQL instead of PostgreSQL?

Accepted Answer

The templates are pre-configured for PostgreSQL; switching databases involves modifying the backend code, Docker Compose files, and Ansible roles manually, as no built-in option exists.

Question 5

Is it possible to deploy only the backend or frontend separately?

Accepted Answer

The tool is designed for full-stack deployment via Ansible, so separating components would require bypassing the deploy command and setting up custom scripts for partial deployments.

Question 6

What happens if I need to update the project structure after generation?

Accepted Answer

Updates are not automated; you must manually merge changes from template updates or regenerate and migrate your code, as the CLI doesn't support incremental updates.

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