Question 1

How do I add a database to a Gowebly project?

Accepted Answer

Gowebly doesn't include database setup by default. You'll need to manually integrate a database driver like PostgreSQL or MySQL into the generated Go code and configure environment variables, typically in the Docker or app configuration files.

Question 2

Gowebly vs other Go starters like create-go-app: which is better?

Accepted Answer

Gowebly is tailored for full-stack web apps with htmx and CSS frameworks, offering more out-of-the-box features. create-go-app is more minimal and flexible; choose Gowebly if you want a ready-made stack with frontend tooling included.

Question 3

Can I use React instead of htmx with Gowebly?

Accepted Answer

No, Gowebly is optimized for htmx, hyperscript, or Alpine.js. Integrating React would require stripping out the frontend setup and rebuilding it manually, making Gowebly an inefficient choice for that use case.

Question 4

How to change the CSS framework after creating a project?

Accepted Answer

You must manually update the frontend configuration files (e.g., package.json or build scripts) and replace the CSS dependencies, as Gowebly doesn't provide a command to swap frameworks post-creation.

Question 5

Is Gowebly good for building REST APIs without a UI?

Accepted Answer

Not ideally, as it includes frontend tooling by default. For a pure REST API, you'd need to remove the frontend components, which adds overhead compared to using a dedicated API starter template.

Question 6

How to deploy a Gowebly app on cloud platforms like AWS?

Accepted Answer

Use the included Dockerfile and Docker Compose files for containerized deployment. You can push the Docker image to a registry and deploy it on services like AWS ECS or Kubernetes, but may need to customize for specific cloud requirements.

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