Wails
Wails is a desktop application development framework that combines Go programs with web-based interfaces in a single executable file. Instead of using an embedded browser, it takes advantage of the operating system's local processing engines. It offers an event system that provides direct method calls and data sharing between the Go backend and the JavaScript front end.
Wails
100wailsapp · Desktop & Cross-Platform
- You can add interfaces to your backend logic written in Go using your preferred web technologies.
- You can develop type-safe applications for your Go structures and methods using auto-generated TypeScript definitions.
- You can create lightweight desktop software that is compatible with local menus, dialog windows, and operating system themes.
- • NeutralHacker News
Wails v2 Released
“What's the size of an Hello World with Wails? uncompressed? Because that's the issue with Electron, shipping yet another entire web browser with every installation. At the same time, if the app doesn't ship with a browser and use the webview available then it defeats the purpose…”
- ↑ PositiveHacker News
Wails v2 Released
“That's fair, but that Go framework would likely be inferior to the flexibility and robustness of the web stack. Not to mention require a learning curve to master, whereas web frameworks are already familiar to many developers. I think projects like Wails bring together the best…”
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