How do I deploy my Go application on a server?

How do I deploy my Go application on a server?

To deploy your Go application on a server, you can follow these steps: 1. Build your application using go build. 2. Choose a server (like AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.). 3. Transfer your binary to the server using SCP or FTP. 4. Run your application on the server.

What if I want to use Docker for deployment?

Using Docker is a great choice! You can create a Dockerfile for your Go application, build a Docker image, and then run it in a container on your server.

Can you help me with a sample Dockerfile?

Sure! Here's a simple Dockerfile for a Go application:

FROM golang:1.17 AS builder
WORKDIR /app
COPY . .
RUN go build -o myapp

FROM alpine:latest
WORKDIR /root/
COPY --from=builder /app/myapp .
CMD ["./myapp"]

This builds your Go app and then creates a lightweight image.

How do I manage environment variables in Docker?

You can manage environment variables in Docker by using the -e flag when running your container or by defining them in a .env file and using the --env-file option.