Question 1

How to customize the release process in golang-templates/seed?

Accepted Answer

Modify the .goreleaser.yml file to adjust build targets, add packages like deb or rpm, or change Docker settings. Refer to GoReleaser documentation for detailed customization options, as the template uses its default configuration.

Question 2

golang-templates/seed vs other Go project templates like cookiecutter-go

Accepted Answer

golang-templates/seed is more opinionated with deep GitHub Actions and VS Code integration, ideal for teams standardizing on GitHub. Alternatives like cookiecutter-go might offer more flexibility in tooling choices but less automation out-of-the-box.

Question 3

Can I use golang-templates/seed with GitLab CI instead of GitHub Actions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but it requires significant adaptation since CI workflows are in .github/workflows and rely on GitHub-specific features. You'll need to rewrite these files for GitLab CI, though the Make-based build logic can be reused.

Question 4

How to remove the Visual Studio Code configuration if I use a different IDE?

Accepted Answer

Simply delete the .vscode directory from the repository. The build and automation will still function, but you'll lose pre-configured editor settings and tasks tailored for VS Code.

Question 5

What are the system requirements for running this template on Windows?

Accepted Answer

You need to install tools like tdm-gcc for Make support or use WSL for a Linux-like environment, as noted in the README. This adds complexity compared to native Linux or macOS development.

Question 6

Is golang-templates/seed suitable for building Go libraries or only applications?

Accepted Answer

It works for libraries, but the release automation with GoReleaser is optimized for applications with Docker. For libraries, you might need to adjust the release configuration to focus on version tagging and documentation.

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