Chapter 1: Introduction to Wails

Overview of Wails?

Wails is a framework that allows you to build native desktop applications using the Go programming language. Wails applications are built using a combination of Go and HTML/CSS/JavaScript, and they can be run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Wails is a relatively new framework, but it has already gained a lot of popularity. It is a great choice for developers who want to build native desktop applications without having to learn a new programming language. Wails also provides a number of features that make it easy to build powerful and user-friendly applications, including:

Native rendering: Wails uses the native rendering engine for the platform your app is running on, which results in a more responsive and visually appealing experience.
Cross-platform: Wails apps can be built to run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Easy to use: Wails is designed to be easy to use, even for developers who are new to Go.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications using Go, then Wails is a great option. It is easy to use, cross-platform, and provides a number of features that make it easy to build powerful and user-friendly applications.

Here are some of the benefits of using Wails:

Native rendering: Wails uses the native rendering engine for the platform your app is running on, which results in a more responsive and visually appealing experience.
Cross-platform: Wails apps can be built to run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Easy to use: Wails is designed to be easy to use, even for developers who are new to Go.
Large community: Wails has a large and active community of developers who are constantly contributing new features and improvements.
Active development: Wails is actively developed and maintained by a team of experienced developers.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications using Go, then Wails is a great option. It is easy to use, cross-platform, and has a large and active community.

What is Wails?

Native rendering: Wails uses the native rendering engine for the platform your app is running on, which results in a more responsive and visually appealing experience.
Cross-platform: Wails apps can be built to run on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Easy to use: Wails is designed to be easy to use, even for developers who are new to Go.
Large community: Wails has a large and active community of developers who are constantly contributing new features and improvements.
Active development: Wails is actively developed and maintained by a team of experienced developers.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications using Go, then Wails is a great option. It is easy to use, cross-platform, and has a large and active community.

Here are some examples of Wails applications:

Wails Chat: A simple chat application that allows you to chat with other users in real time.
Wails File Manager: A file manager that allows you to browse and manage your files.
Wails Music Player: A music player that allows you to play music files.

These are just a few examples of the many different types of applications that can be built using Wails. If you have an idea for a native desktop application, then Wails is a great way to bring it to life.

Why use Wails?

There are many reasons to use Wails to build native desktop applications. Here are a few of the most important ones:

Native rendering: Wails uses the native rendering engine for the platform your app is running on, which results in a more responsive and visually appealing experience.
Cross-platform: Wails apps can be built to run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This means that you can build a single app that can be used by users on all three platforms.
Easy to use: Wails is designed to be easy to use, even for developers who are new to Go. The framework provides a number of tools and documentation to help you get started.
Large community: Wails has a large and active community of developers who are constantly contributing new features and improvements. This means that you can always find help if you get stuck.
Active development: Wails is actively developed and maintained by a team of experienced developers. This means that you can be confident that the framework will continue to be supported in the future.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications using Go, then Wails is a great option. It is easy to use, cross-platform, and has a large and active community.

Here are some additional benefits of using Wails:

Performance: Wails apps are typically more performant than Electron apps, as they do not use a web browser engine.
Security: Wails apps are typically more secure than Electron apps, as they do not have the same level of access to the operating system.
Customization: Wails apps are highly customizable, as they are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications that are performant, secure, and customizable, then Wails is a great option.

Wails’ features

Wails has a number of features that make it a great choice for building native desktop applications, including:

Native rendering: Wails uses the native rendering engine for the platform your app is running on, which results in a more responsive and visually appealing experience.
Cross-platform: Wails apps can be built to run on Windows, macOS, and Linux. This means that you can build a single app that can be used by users on all three platforms.
Easy to use: Wails is designed to be easy to use, even for developers who are new to Go. The framework provides a number of tools and documentation to help you get started.
Large community: Wails has a large and active community of developers who are constantly contributing new features and improvements. This means that you can always find help if you get stuck.
Active development: Wails is actively developed and maintained by a team of experienced developers. This means that you can be confident that the framework will continue to be supported in the future.

In addition to these features, Wails also provides a number of other benefits, including:

Performance: Wails apps are typically more performant than Electron apps, as they do not use a web browser engine.
Security: Wails apps are typically more secure than Electron apps, as they do not have the same level of access to the operating system.
Customization: Wails apps are highly customizable, as they are built using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications that are performant, secure, and customizable, then Wails is a great option.

Here are some of the specific features of Wails:

Use standard Go for the backend. Wails uses standard Go for the backend, so you can use all of the features and libraries that Go has to offer.
Use any frontend technology you are already familiar with to build your UI. Wails supports a wide range of frontend technologies, including React, Vue, Svelte, and Preact. This means that you can use the frontend technology that you are most comfortable with.
Quickly create rich frontends for your Go programs using pre-built templates. Wails comes with a number of pre-built templates that you can use to quickly create rich frontends for your Go programs. These templates include a variety of features, such as menus, dialogs, and toolbars.
Easily call Go methods from Javascript. Wails makes it easy to call Go methods from Javascript. This allows you to easily integrate your frontend and backend code.
Auto-generated Typescript definitions for your Go structs and methods. Wails automatically generates Typescript definitions for your Go structs and methods. This makes it easy to use Go types and methods in your Javascript code.

If you are looking for a framework to build native desktop applications using Go, then Wails is a great option. It is easy to use, cross-platform, and has a large and active community.

Wails’ installation

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Wails’ project structure

The project structure of a Wails application is as follows:

project
├── main.go
├── frontend/
│   ├── index.html
│   ├── package.json
│   └── src/
│       └── App.js
└── wails.json

`main. is the main entry point for the application. It contains the code that initializes the Wails runtime and starts the frontend.
frontend/ is the directory where the frontend code is stored. This can be any frontend framework that you like, such as React, Vue, or Angular.
wails.json is the project configuration file. This file contains information about the application’s name, version, and dependencies.

Here are some additional details about the files in the project structure:

`main.

The `main. file contains the following code:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails.io/wails"
)

func main() {
    // Initialize the Wails runtime.
    w := wails.New()

    // Start the frontend.
    w.Run()
}

The fmt package is used for printing messages to the console. The wails package is the main Wails package. The New() function creates a new Wails instance. The Run() function starts the frontend.

`frontend/index.

The `index. file is the main HTML file for the frontend. It contains the following code:

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
    <title>My Wails App</title>
</head>
<body>
    <h1>My Wails App</h1>
</body>
</html>

The title tag sets the title of the application. The h1 tag creates a heading with the text “My Wails App”.

frontend/package.json

The package.json file is the project’s package manifest. It contains information about the project’s dependencies, such as the version of React that is used.

frontend/src/App.js

The App.js file is the main JavaScript file for the frontend. It contains the code that creates the application’s user interface.

Here is an example of the code that could be in App.js:

import React, { Component } from "react";

class App extends Component {
    render() {
        return (
            <div>
                <h1>My Wails App</h1>
            </div>
        );
    }
}

export default App;

This code creates a simple application with a heading that says “My Wails App”.

I hope this helps!

Wails’ components

Wails has a number of components that can be used to create a user interface. These components are:

Window

The Window component represents the main window of the application. It can be used to set the window’s title, size, and position.

Menu

The Menu component represents a menu bar. It can be used to add menus and menu items to the application’s window.

Dialog

The Dialog component represents a dialog box. It can be used to display messages, warnings, and errors to the user.

Button

The Button component represents a button. It can be used to perform an action when clicked.

Textbox

The Textbox component represents a textbox. It can be used to enter text.

Checkbox

The Checkbox component represents a checkbox. It can be used to select a value.

Radiobutton

The Radiobutton component represents a radio button. It can be used to select one of a set of values.

Listbox

The Listbox component represents a listbox. It can be used to select a value from a list.

TreeView

The TreeView component represents a tree view. It can be used to display a hierarchy of data.

Image

The Image component represents an image. It can be used to display an image in the application.

Canvas

The Canvas component represents a canvas. It can be used to draw graphics in the application.

These are just a few of the components that are available in Wails. For a complete list of components, please refer to the Wails documentation.

I hope this helps!

Wails’ events

Sure. Wails provides a unified events system, where events can be emitted or received by either Go or JavaScript. Optionally, data may be passed with the events. Listeners will receive the data in the local data types.

Here are some of the events that are available in Wails:

wails:ready

This event is emitted when the application is ready to start.

wails:window:resize

This event is emitted when the window is resized.

wails:window:close

This event is emitted when the window is closed.

wails:button:click

This event is emitted when a button is clicked.

wails:textbox:change

This event is emitted when the text in a textbox changes.

wails:checkbox:change

This event is emitted when the state of a checkbox changes.

wails:radiobutton:change

This event is emitted when the selected value of a radio button changes.

wails:listbox:change

This event is emitted when the selected value of a listbox changes.

wails:treeview:change

This event is emitted when the selected node of a treeview changes.

wails:image:load

This event is emitted when an image is loaded.

wails:canvas:draw

This event is emitted when the canvas is about to be drawn.

These are just a few of the events that are available in Wails. For a complete list of events, please refer to the Wails documentation.

To emit an event, you can use the Events.Emit() method. The Events.Emit() method takes two arguments: the name of the event and any data that you want to pass with the event.

To listen for an event, you can use the Events.On() method. The Events.On() method takes three arguments: the name of the event, a callback function, and a context object. The callback function will be called when the event is emitted. The context object will be passed to the callback function.

Here is an example of how to emit an event:

wails.Events.Emit("wails:ready");

Here is an example of how to listen for an event:

wails.Events.On("wails:ready", function(event) {
    // Do something when the application is ready.
});

I hope this helps!

Wails’ bindings

Wails bindings allow you to call Go code from JavaScript and vice versa. This is done by creating a struct in Go that has public methods. These methods can then be called from JavaScript using the wails.Bind() method.

Here is an example of a struct in Go that has a public method:

package main

import (
    "wails.io/wails"
)

type App struct {
    // This method can be called from JavaScript.
    SayHello func() string
}

func main() {
    // Create a new App instance.
    a := App{
        SayHello: func() string {
            return "Hello, world!"
        },
    }

    // Bind the App instance to the frontend.
    wails.Bind(&a)

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

Here is an example of how to call the SayHello() method from JavaScript:

// Import the Wails bindings.
import wails from 'wails';

// Get the App instance.
const app = wails.App;

// Call the SayHello() method.
const hello = app.SayHello();

// Display the result.
document.getElementById('hello').innerHTML = hello;

I hope this helps!

Wails’ debugging

Wails debugging can be done using the following methods:

Breakpoints

Breakpoints can be used to stop the execution of the application at a specific point. This can be useful for inspecting the state of the application or for stepping through the code line by line.

To set a breakpoint, you can use the debugger; statement. For example, you could add the following line to your Go code:

debugger;

This would set a breakpoint at the end of the current function.

To use a breakpoint, you can use the Debug menu in Visual Studio Code. When the application stops at a breakpoint, you can inspect the state of the application using the Variables window. You can also step through the code line by line using the Step Into button.

Logging

Logging can be used to output messages to the console. This can be useful for debugging problems or for tracking the progress of the application.

To log a message, you can use the log.Println() function. For example, you could add the following line to your Go code:

log.Println("Hello, world!");

This would output the message “Hello, world!” to the console.

You can also configure the logging level to control the amount of logging output. For example, you could set the logging level to debug to output all debugging messages.

Visual Studio Code debugger

Visual Studio Code has a built-in debugger that can be used to debug Wails applications. To use the Visual Studio Code debugger, you can follow these steps:

Open the Wails project in Visual Studio Code.
Click on the Debug icon in the toolbar.
Select the “Attach to Process” option.
In the “Attach to Process” dialog, select the process ID of the Wails application.
Click on the “Attach” button.

The Visual Studio Code debugger will now be attached to the Wails application. You can use the Visual Studio Code debugger to set breakpoints, inspect the state of the application, and step through the code line by line.

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Wails’ testing

Wails testing can be done using the following methods:

Unit testing

Unit testing can be used to test individual units of code. This can be done using a unit testing framework, such as Go’s testing package.

To write a unit test, you can create a file with the *_test. extension. For example, you could create a file called app_test..

In the app_test. file, you can write tests using the testingpackage. For example, you could add the following code to theapp_test. file:

func TestApp(t *testing.T) {
    // Create a new App instance.
    a := App{
        SayHello: func() string {
            return "Hello, world!"
        },
    }

    // Assert that the SayHello() method returns the expected value.
    assert.Equal(t, "Hello, world!", a.SayHello())
}

To run the unit tests, you can use the go test command. For example, you could run the following command to run the unit tests for the app package:

go test ./app

Integration testing

Integration testing can be used to test how different units of code interact with each other. This can be done using an integration testing framework, such as Go’s `gink framework.

To write an integration test, you can create a file with the *_test. extension. For example, you could create a file called integration_test..

In the integration_test. file, you can write tests using the gink framework. For example, you could add the following code to the `integration_test. file:

func TestIntegration(t *testing.T) {
    // Create a new App instance.
    a := App{
        SayHello: func() string {
            return "Hello, world!"
        },
    }

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()

    // Assert that the SayHello() method returns the expected value.
    assert.Equal(t, "Hello, world!", a.SayHello())
}

To run the integration tests, you can use the go test command with the -tags=integration flag. For example, you could run the following command to run the integration tests for the app package:

go test -tags=integration ./app

Acceptance testing

Acceptance testing can be used to test the application from the user’s perspective. This can be done by manually testing the application or by using an acceptance testing framework, such as Selenium.

To manually test the application, you can follow these steps:

Start the application.
Use the application as a user would.
Look for any errors or unexpected behavior.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you are satisfied with the application.

To use an acceptance testing framework, you can follow these steps:

Install the acceptance testing framework.
Create a test script.
Run the test script.

The test script will automate the testing process. You can use the test script to test the application for a variety of scenarios.

I hope this helps!

Chapter 2: Creating a Wails App

Creating a new Wails app

To create a new Wails app, you can use the wails new command. For example, to create a new app called my-app, you would run the following command:

wails new my-app

This will create a new directory called my-app. The my-app directory will contain the following files:

`main. - The main Go file for the application.
`frontend/index. - The main HTML file for the frontend.
frontend/package.json - The project’s package manifest.
frontend/src/App.js - The main JavaScript file for the frontend.

You can then edit the main., index., package.json, and App.js files to create your application.

To start the application, you can run the following command from the my-app directory:

wails build

This will build the application and create a build directory. You can then run the application by running the following command:

wails serve

The application will be started in development mode. You can make changes to the main., index., package.json, and App.js files and the changes will be reflected in the application without having to rebuild the application.

To build the application for production, you can run the following command:

wails build --release

This will build the application for production and create a dist directory. You can then deploy the application to a web server.

I hope this helps!

Adding a view

To add a view to a Wails application, you can use the wails.Bind() method. The wails.Bind() method takes two arguments: the name of the view and the view object.

The view object is a struct that has the following properties:

Title: The title of the view.
Body: The body of the view.
OnInit: The event that is emitted when the view is initialized.
OnDestroy: The event that is emitted when the view is destroyed.

The Title property is the title of the view. The Body property is the body of the view. The OnInit event is emitted when the view is initialized. The OnDestroy event is emitted when the view is destroyed.

To add a view to a Wails application, you can follow these steps:

Create a new struct that represents the view.
Set the Title property of the view.
Set the Body property of the view.
Set the OnInit event of the view.
Set the OnDestroy event of the view.
Call the wails.Bind() method with the name of the view and the view object.

For example, to add a view called MyView to a Wails application, you could use the following code:

type MyView struct {
    Title string
    Body  string
    OnInit func()
    OnDestroy func()
}

func main() {
    // Create a new MyView instance.
    myView := MyView{
        Title: "My View",
        Body:  "This is my view.",
        OnInit: func() {
            // Do something when the view is initialized.
        },
        OnDestroy: func() {
            // Do something when the view is destroyed.
        },
    }

    // Bind the MyView instance to the frontend.
    wails.Bind("MyView", &myView)

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

When the application is started, the MyView view will be displayed. The OnInit event will be emitted when the view is initialized. The OnDestroy event will be emitted when the view is destroyed.

I hope this helps!

Adding a controller

To add a controller to a Wails application, you can use the wails.Bind() method. The wails.Bind() method takes two arguments: the name of the controller and the controller object.

The controller object is a struct that has the following properties:

Title: The title of the controller.
Body: The body of the controller.
OnInit: The event that is emitted when the controller is initialized.
OnDestroy: The event that is emitted when the controller is destroyed.

The Title property is the title of the controller. The Body property is the body of the controller. The OnInit event is emitted when the controller is initialized. The OnDestroy event is emitted when the controller is destroyed.

To add a controller to a Wails application, you can follow these steps:

Create a new struct that represents the controller.
Set the Title property of the controller.
Set the Body property of the controller.
Set the OnInit event of the controller.
Set the OnDestroy event of the controller.
Call the wails.Bind() method with the name of the controller and the controller object.

For example, to add a controller called MyController to a Wails application, you could use the following code:

type MyController struct {
    Title string
    Body  string
    OnInit func()
    OnDestroy func()
}

func main() {
    // Create a new MyController instance.
    myController := MyController{
        Title: "My Controller",
        Body:  "This is my controller.",
        OnInit: func() {
            // Do something when the controller is initialized.
        },
        OnDestroy: func() {
            // Do something when the controller is destroyed.
        },
    }

    // Bind the MyController instance to the frontend.
    wails.Bind("MyController", &myController)

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

When the application is started, the MyController controller will be displayed. The OnInit event will be emitted when the controller is initialized. The OnDestroy event will be emitted when the controller is destroyed.

I hope this helps!

Adding a model

To add a model to a Wails application, you can use the wails.Bind() method. The wails.Bind() method takes two arguments: the name of the model and the model object.

The model object is a struct that has the following properties:

Title: The title of the model.
Body: The body of the model.
OnInit: The event that is emitted when the model is initialized.
OnDestroy: The event that is emitted when the model is destroyed.

The Title property is the title of the model. The Body property is the body of the model. The OnInit event is emitted when the model is initialized. The OnDestroy event is emitted when the model is destroyed.

To add a model to a Wails application, you can follow these steps:

Create a new struct that represents the model.
Set the Title property of the model.
Set the Body property of the model.
Set the OnInit event of the model.
Set the OnDestroy event of the model.
Call the wails.Bind() method with the name of the model and the model object.

For example, to add a model called MyModel to a Wails application, you could use the following code:

type MyModel struct {
    Title string
    Body  string
    OnInit func()
    OnDestroy func()
}

func main() {
    // Create a new MyModel instance.
    myModel := MyModel{
        Title: "My Model",
        Body:  "This is my model.",
        OnInit: func() {
            // Do something when the model is initialized.
        },
        OnDestroy: func() {
            // Do something when the model is destroyed.
        },
    }

    // Bind the MyModel instance to the frontend.
    wails.Bind("MyModel", &myModel)

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

When the application is started, the MyModel model will be displayed. The OnInit event will be emitted when the model is initialized. The OnDestroy event will be emitted when the model is destroyed.

I hope this helps!

Running the app

To run a Wails app, you can use the wails dev command. The wails dev command will start the application in development mode. This means that any changes you make to the application’s code will be reflected in the application without having to rebuild the application.

To run the application in production mode, you can use the wails build command. The wails build command will build the application for production and create a dist directory. You can then deploy the application to a web server.

For example, to run the application called my-app in development mode, you would run the following command:

wails dev my-app

This will start the application in development mode and open a web browser window to the application’s URL.

To run the application called my-app in production mode, you would run the following command:

wails build my-app

This will build the application for production and create a dist directory. You can then deploy the application to a web server.

I hope this helps!

Adding a new component

To add a new component to a Wails application, you can use the wails.Component() method. The wails.Component() method takes two arguments: the name of the component and the component object.

The component object is a struct that has the following properties:

Name: The name of the component.
Props: The properties of the component.
OnInit: The event that is emitted when the component is initialized.
OnDestroy: The event that is emitted when the component is destroyed.

The Name property is the name of the component. The Props property is the properties of the component. The OnInit event is emitted when the component is initialized. The OnDestroy event is emitted when the component is destroyed.

To add a new component to a Wails application, you can follow these steps:

Create a new struct that represents the component.
Set the Name property of the component.
Set the Props property of the component.
Set the OnInit event of the component.
Set the OnDestroy event of the component.
Call the wails.Component() method with the name of the component and the component object.

For example, to add a component called MyComponent to a Wails application, you could use the following code:

type MyComponent struct {
    Name string
    Props struct {
        // The properties of the component.
    }
    OnInit func()
    OnDestroy func()
}

func main() {
    // Create a new MyComponent instance.
    myComponent := MyComponent{
        Name: "MyComponent",
        Props: struct {
            // The properties of the component.
        }{
            // The properties of the component.
        },
        OnInit: func() {
            // Do something when the component is initialized.
        },
        OnDestroy: func() {
            // Do something when the component is destroyed.
        },
    }

    // Bind the MyComponent instance to the frontend.
    wails.Bind("MyComponent", &myComponent)

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

When the application is started, the MyComponent component will be displayed. The OnInit event will be emitted when the component is initialized. The OnDestroy event will be emitted when the component is destroyed.

I hope this helps!

Using events to communicate between components

Events are a way for components to communicate with each other. When a component emits an event, it sends a message to all the components that are listening for that event. The components that are listening for the event can then take action based on the message.

To emit an event, you can use the wails.Emit() method. The wails.Emit() method takes two arguments: the name of the event and the event data.

The name of the event is a string that identifies the event. The event data is any data that you want to send with the event.

To listen for an event, you can use the wails.On() method. The wails.On() method takes two arguments: the name of the event and the event handler.

The name of the event is the same name that you used when you emitted the event. The event handler is a function that will be called when the event is emitted.

For example, the following code shows how to emit an event and listen for an event:

func main() {
    // Create a new MyComponent instance.
    myComponent := MyComponent{
        Name: "MyComponent",
        Props: struct {
            // The properties of the component.
        }{
            // The properties of the component.
        },
        OnInit: func() {
            // Do something when the component is initialized.
        },
        OnDestroy: func() {
            // Do something when the component is destroyed.
        },
    }

    // Bind the MyComponent instance to the frontend.
    wails.Bind("MyComponent", &myComponent)

    // Emit an event.
    wails.Emit("MyEvent", "Hello, world!")

    // Listen for an event.
    wails.On("MyEvent", func(data string) {
        // Do something when the event is emitted.
        fmt.Println(data)
    })

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

When the MyEvent event is emitted, the OnEvent event handler will be called. The OnEvent event handler will print the event data to the console.

I hope this helps!

Binding to native APIs

To bind to native APIs in Wails, you can use the wails.BindNative() method. The wails.BindNative() method takes two arguments: the name of the native API and the function that will be called when the native API is invoked.

The name of the native API is a string that identifies the native API. The function that will be called when the native API is invoked is a function that takes two arguments: the first argument is the object that represents the native API, and the second argument is the arguments that were passed to the native API.

For example, the following code shows how to bind to the native API System.Sleep():

func main() {
    // Bind the System.Sleep() native API.
    wails.BindNative("System.Sleep", func(obj wails.NativeObject, args []interface{}) {
        // Do something when the System.Sleep() native API is invoked.
        fmt.Println("Sleeping for 1000 milliseconds...")
        time.Sleep(time.Duration(1000) * time.Millisecond)
        fmt.Println("Done sleeping!")
    })

    // Start the frontend.
    wails.Run()
}

When the application is started, the System.Sleep() native API will be bound. When the System.Sleep() native API is invoked, the OnSystemSleep event handler will be called. The OnSystemSleep event handler will print a message to the console and then sleep for 1000 milliseconds.

I hope this helps!

Debugging Wails apps

There are a few ways to debug Wails apps.

Using the Wails debugger

The Wails debugger is a graphical debugger that can be used to step through code, inspect variables, and set breakpoints. To use the Wails debugger, you need to start your application in debug mode. You can do this by running the following command:

wails dev -d

Once your application is running in debug mode, you can open the debugger by clicking on the “Debug” button in the Wails toolbar.

Using the Go debugger

The Go debugger can also be used to debug Wails apps. To use the Go debugger, you need to start your application in debug mode and then attach the Go debugger to the process. You can do this by running the following command:

go debug ./my-app

Once the Go debugger is attached to the process, you can step through code, inspect variables, and set breakpoints.

Using the browser’s debugger

If your application is running in a browser, you can use the browser’s debugger to debug the application. To do this, open the browser’s developer tools and then select the “Sources” tab. The “Sources” tab will show you the source code for the application. You can then use the developer tools to step through code, inspect variables, and set breakpoints.

I hope this helps!

Testing Wails apps

There are a few ways to test Wails apps.

Manual testing

Manual testing is the process of testing an application by hand. This can be done by running the application and manually checking for errors. Manual testing can be time-consuming, but it is a good way to find errors that automated testing may miss.

Automated testing

Automated testing is the process of using software to test an application. Automated testing can be used to test an application more quickly and thoroughly than manual testing. There are a number of automated testing frameworks available for Wails apps.

Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)

CI/CD is a process that automates the process of building, testing, and deploying an application. CI/CD can be used to ensure that an application is always in a working state. There are a number of CI/CD tools available for Wails apps.

I hope this helps!

Chapter 3: Using Wails’ Components

Using the Wails Button component

The Wails Button component is a simple way to add buttons to your application. To use the Button component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new Button component by calling the Button() function. The Button() function takes two arguments: the text of the button and the onclick handler.

button := ui.Button("Click Me", func() {
    // Do something when the button is clicked.
})

The text of the button is the text that will be displayed on the button. The onclick handler is a function that will be called when the button is clicked.

To add the Button component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(button)

When the application is started, the Button component will be displayed. When the button is clicked, the onclick handler will be called.

The following code shows how to use the Wails Button component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new Button component.
    button := ui.Button("Click Me", func() {
        // Do something when the button is clicked.
        fmt.Println("Button clicked!")
    })

    // Add the Button component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(button)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Button component will be displayed. When the button is clicked, the message “Button clicked!” will be printed to the console.

Using the Wails TextBox component

The Wails TextBox component is a simple way to add text boxes to your application. To use the TextBox component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new TextBox component by calling the TextBox() function. The TextBox() function takes two arguments: the text of the text box and the onchange handler.

textBox := ui.TextBox("Enter text here", func(text string) {
    // Do something when the text box is changed.
})

The text of the text box is the text that will be displayed in the text box. The onchange handler is a function that will be called when the text box is changed.

To add the TextBox component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(textBox)

When the application is started, the TextBox component will be displayed. When the text box is changed, the onchange handler will be called.

The following code shows how to use the Wails TextBox component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new TextBox component.
    textBox := ui.TextBox("Enter text here", func(text string) {
        // Do something when the text box is changed.
        fmt.Println("Text changed to:", text)
    })

    // Add the TextBox component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(textBox)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the TextBox component will be displayed. When the text box is changed, the message “Text changed to: ” will be printed to the console.

The Wails Dropdown component is a simple way to add dropdown menus to your application. To use the Dropdown component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new Dropdown component by calling the Dropdown() function. The Dropdown() function takes two arguments: the text of the dropdown menu and the options.

dropdown := ui.Dropdown("Select an option", []string{"Option 1", "Option 2", "Option 3"})

The text of the dropdown menu is the text that will be displayed in the dropdown menu. The options is an array of strings that will be displayed as the options in the dropdown menu.

To add the Dropdown component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(dropdown)

When the application is started, the Dropdown component will be displayed. When the dropdown menu is opened, the options will be displayed.

The following code shows how to use the Wails Dropdown component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new Dropdown component.
    dropdown := ui.Dropdown("Select an option", []string{"Option 1", "Option 2", "Option 3"})

    // Add the Dropdown component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(dropdown)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Dropdown component will be displayed. When the dropdown menu is opened, the options will be displayed. When an option is selected, the onchange handler will be called.

The following code shows how to handle the onchange event for the Dropdown component:

func main() {
    // Create a new Dropdown component.
    dropdown := ui.Dropdown("Select an option", []string{"Option 1", "Option 2", "Option 3"})

    // Set the onchange handler.
    dropdown.OnChange(func(text string) {
        // Do something when the dropdown menu is changed.
        fmt.Println("Selected option:", text)
    })

    // Add the Dropdown component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(dropdown)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Dropdown component will be displayed. When an option is selected, the message “Selected option: ” will be printed to the console.

Using the Wails Checkbox component

The Wails Checkbox component is a simple way to add checkboxes to your application. To use the Checkbox component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new Checkbox component by calling the Checkbox() function. The Checkbox() function takes two arguments: the text of the checkbox and the checked state.

checkbox := ui.Checkbox("Check me", false)

The text of the checkbox is the text that will be displayed next to the checkbox. The checked state is a boolean value that indicates whether the checkbox is checked or not.

To add the Checkbox component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(checkbox)

When the application is started, the Checkbox component will be displayed. When the checkbox is clicked, the checked state will be toggled.

The following code shows how to use the Wails Checkbox component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new Checkbox component.
    checkbox := ui.Checkbox("Check me", false)

    // Add the Checkbox component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(checkbox)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Checkbox component will be displayed. When the checkbox is clicked, the checked state will be toggled.

The following code shows how to handle the onchange event for the Checkbox component:

func main() {
    // Create a new Checkbox component.
    checkbox := ui.Checkbox("Check me", false)

    // Set the onchange handler.
    checkbox.OnChange(func(checked bool) {
        // Do something when the checkbox is changed.
        fmt.Println("Checkbox is checked:", checked)
    })

    // Add the Checkbox component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(checkbox)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Checkbox component will be displayed. When the checkbox is clicked, the message “Checkbox is checked: ” will be printed to the console.

Using the Wails RadioButton component

The Wails RadioButton component is a simple way to add radio buttons to your application. To use the RadioButton component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new RadioButton component by calling the RadioButton() function. The RadioButton() function takes three arguments: the text of the radio button, the value of the radio button, and the checked state.

radioButton := ui.RadioButton("Select an option", "Option 1", false)

The text of the radio button is the text that will be displayed next to the radio button. The value of the radio button is the value that will be associated with the radio button. The checked state is a boolean value that indicates whether the radio button is checked or not.

To add the RadioButton component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(radioButton)

When the application is started, the RadioButton component will be displayed. When the radio button is clicked, the checked state will be toggled.

The following code shows how to use the Wails RadioButton component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new RadioButton component.
    radioButton := ui.RadioButton("Select an option", "Option 1", false)

    // Add the RadioButton component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(radioButton)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the RadioButton component will be displayed. When the radio button is clicked, the checked state will be toggled.

The following code shows how to handle the onchange event for the RadioButton component:

func main() {
    // Create a new RadioButton component.
    radioButton := ui.RadioButton("Select an option", "Option 1", false)

    // Set the onchange handler.
    radioButton.OnChange(func(value string) {
        // Do something when the radio button is changed.
        fmt.Println("RadioButton is checked:", value)
    })

    // Add the RadioButton component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(radioButton)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the RadioButton component will be displayed. When the radio button is clicked, the message “RadioButton is checked: ” will be printed to the console.

Using the Wails Label component

The Wails Label component is a simple way to add labels to your application. To use the Label component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new Label component by calling the Label() function. The Label() function takes two arguments: the text of the label and the style.

label := ui.Label("This is a label", ui.LabelStyle{
    FontSize: 24,
    FontColor: "red",
})

The text of the label is the text that will be displayed on the label. The style is a struct that specifies the style of the label. The FontSize field specifies the font size of the label. The FontColor field specifies the font color of the label.

To add the Label component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(label)

When the application is started, the Label component will be displayed.

The following code shows how to use the Wails Label component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new Label component.
    label := ui.Label("This is a label", ui.LabelStyle{
        FontSize: 24,
        FontColor: "red",
    })

    // Add the Label component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(label)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Label component will be displayed with the text “This is a label” in red font.

Using the Wails Image component

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The Wails Image component is a simple way to add images to your application. To use the Image component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new Image component by calling the Image() function. The Image() function takes two arguments: the path to the image file and the style.

image := ui.Image("/path/to/image.png", ui.ImageStyle{
    Width: 100,
    Height: 100,
})

The path to the image file is the path to the image file that you want to display. The style is a struct that specifies the style of the image. The Width field specifies the width of the image. The Height field specifies the height of the image.

To add the Image component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(image)

When the application is started, the Image component will be displayed.

The following code shows how to use the Wails Image component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new Image component.
    image := ui.Image("/path/to/image.png", ui.ImageStyle{
        Width: 100,
        Height: 100,
    })

    // Add the Image component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(image)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Image component will be displayed with the image file “/path/to/image.png”.

Using the Wails Layout component

The Wails Layout component is a simple way to add layouts to your application. To use the Layout component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new Layout component by calling the Layout() function. The Layout() function takes two arguments: the type of layout and the children.

layout := ui.Layout(ui.LayoutTypeVertical, []ui.Component{
    ui.Label("This is a label"),
    ui.Image("/path/to/image.png"),
})

The type of layout is the type of layout that you want to use. The children are the components that you want to add to the layout.

To add the Layout component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(layout)

When the application is started, the Layout component will be displayed with the children in the order that they were specified.

The following code shows how to use the Wails Layout component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new Layout component.
    layout := ui.Layout(ui.LayoutTypeVertical, []ui.Component{
        ui.Label("This is a label"),
        ui.Image("/path/to/image.png"),
    })

    // Add the Layout component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(layout)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the Layout component will be displayed with the label “This is a label” and the image file “/path/to/image.png”.

The following are the types of layouts that are available:

LayoutTypeVertical
LayoutTypeHorizontal
LayoutTypeGrid
LayoutTypeTable

The LayoutTypeVertical layout will display the children vertically. The LayoutTypeHorizontal layout will display the children horizontally. The LayoutTypeGrid layout will display the children in a grid. The LayoutTypeTable layout will display the children in a table.

You can also specify the style of the layout by passing a ui.LayoutStyle struct to the Layout() function. The ui.LayoutStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The Width field specifies the width of the layout. The Height field specifies the height of the layout. The Margin field specifies the margin of the layout. The Padding field specifies the padding of the layout. The Border field specifies the border of the layout. The Background field specifies the background of the layout.

The following code shows how to specify the style of the Layout component:

layout := ui.Layout(ui.LayoutTypeVertical, []ui.Component{
    ui.Label("This is a label"),
    ui.Image("/path/to/image.png"),
}, ui.LayoutStyle{
    Width: 100,
    Height: 100,
    Margin: ui.Margin{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Padding: ui.Padding{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Border: ui.Border{
        Color: "red",
        Width: 2,
    },
    Background: ui.Background{
        Color: "blue",
    },
})

When the application is started, the Layout component will be displayed with the label “This is a label” and the image file “/path/to/image.png”. The layout will have a width of 100 pixels, a height of 100 pixels, a margin of 10 pixels, a padding of 10 pixels, a red border with a width of 2 pixels, and a blue background.

Using the Wails ListView component

The Wails ListView component is a simple way to add list views to your application. To use the ListView component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new ListView component by calling the ListView() function. The ListView() function takes two arguments: the items and the style.

listView := ui.ListView([]ui.ListItem{
    ui.ListItem{
        Text: "This is a list item",
    },
    ui.ListItem{
        Text: "This is another list item",
    },
}, ui.ListViewStyle{
    Height: 100,
})

The items is an array of ui.ListItem objects. The style is a struct that specifies the style of the list view. The Height field specifies the height of the list view.

To add the ListView component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(listView)

When the application is started, the ListView component will be displayed with the list items. The list items will be displayed in a vertical list.

The following code shows how to use the Wails ListView component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new ListView component.
    listView := ui.ListView([]ui.ListItem{
        ui.ListItem{
            Text: "This is a list item",
        },
        ui.ListItem{
            Text: "This is another list item",
        },
    }, ui.ListViewStyle{
        Height: 100,
    })

    // Add the ListView component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(listView)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the ListView component will be displayed with the list items. The list items will be displayed in a vertical list.

You can also specify the style of the list view by passing a ui.ListViewStyle struct to the ListView() function. The ui.ListViewStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The Width field specifies the width of the list view. The Height field specifies the height of the list view. The Margin field specifies the margin of the list view. The Padding field specifies the padding of the list view. The Border field specifies the border of the list view. The Background field specifies the background of the list view.

The following code shows how to specify the style of the ListView component:

listView := ui.ListView([]ui.ListItem{
    ui.ListItem{
        Text: "This is a list item",
    },
    ui.ListItem{
        Text: "This is another list item",
    },
}, ui.ListViewStyle{
    Width: 100,
    Height: 100,
    Margin: ui.Margin{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Padding: ui.Padding{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Border: ui.Border{
        Color: "red",
        Width: 2,
    },
    Background: ui.Background{
        Color: "blue",
    },
})

When the application is started, the ListView component will be displayed with the list items. The list items will be displayed in a vertical list. The list view will have a width of 100 pixels, a height of 100 pixels, a margin of 10 pixels, a padding of 10 pixels, a red border with a width of 2 pixels, and a blue background.

Using the Wails WebView component

The Wails WebView component is a simple way to add web views to your application. To use the WebView component, you need to import the wails/ui package.

import "wails/ui"

Once you have imported the wails/ui package, you can create a new WebView component by calling the WebView() function. The WebView() function takes two arguments: the url and the style.

webView := ui.WebView("https://www.google.com", ui.WebViewStyle{
    Width: 100,
    Height: 100,
})

The url is the url of the web page that you want to display in the web view. The style is a struct that specifies the style of the web view. The Width field specifies the width of the web view. The Height field specifies the height of the web view.

To add the WebView component to your application, you need to call the Add() method on the ui.Root object.

ui.Root.Add(webView)

When the application is started, the WebView component will be displayed with the web page that is specified in the url. The web view will have a width of 100 pixels and a height of 100 pixels.

The following code shows how to use the Wails WebView component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new WebView component.
    webView := ui.WebView("https://www.google.com", ui.WebViewStyle{
        Width: 100,
        Height: 100,
    })

    // Add the WebView component to the root.
    ui.Root.Add(webView)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the WebView component will be displayed with the Google search page. The web view will have a width of 100 pixels and a height of 100 pixels.

You can also specify the style of the web view by passing a ui.WebViewStyle struct to the WebView() function. The ui.WebViewStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The Width field specifies the width of the web view. The Height field specifies the height of the web view. The Margin field specifies the margin of the web view. The Padding field specifies the padding of the web view. The Border field specifies the border of the web view. The Background field specifies the background of the web view.

The following code shows how to specify the style of the WebView component:

webView := ui.WebView("https://www.google.com", ui.WebViewStyle{
    Width: 100,
    Height: 100,
    Margin: ui.Margin{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Padding: ui.Padding{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Border: ui.Border{
        Color: "red",
        Width: 2,
    },
    Background: ui.Background{
        Color: "blue",
    },
})

When the application is started, the WebView component will be displayed with the Google search page. The web view will have a width of 100 pixels, a height of 100 pixels, a margin of 10 pixels, a padding of 10 pixels, a red border with a width of 2 pixels, and a blue background.

Chapter 4: Creating Custom Components

Creating a custom component

To create a custom component, you need to create a new struct that implements the wails.Component interface. The wails.Component interface has the following methods:

Init()
Render()
OnEvent()

The Init() method is called when the component is first created. The Render() method is called when the component needs to be rendered. The OnEvent() method is called when the component receives an event.

The following code shows a simple example of a custom component:

type MyComponent struct {
    text string
}

func (c *MyComponent) Init() {
    c.text = "This is a custom component."
}

func (c *MyComponent) Render() {
    fmt.Println(c.text)
}

func (c *MyComponent) OnEvent(event wails.Event) {
    // Do something when the component receives an event.
}

To use the custom component, you need to create a new instance of the component and add it to the application. The following code shows how to use the custom component:

myComponent := &MyComponent{}

ui.Root.Add(myComponent)

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed with the text “This is a custom component.”.

You can also specify the style of the custom component by passing a wails.ComponentStyle struct to the Add() method. The wails.ComponentStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The Width field specifies the width of the component. The Height field specifies the height of the component. The Margin field specifies the margin of the component. The Padding field specifies the padding of the component. The Border field specifies the border of the component. The Background field specifies the background of the component.

The following code shows how to specify the style of the custom component:

myComponent := &MyComponent{}

ui.Root.Add(myComponent, wails.ComponentStyle{
    Width: 100,
    Height: 100,
    Margin: wails.Margin{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Padding: wails.Padding{
        Left: 10,
        Top: 10,
        Right: 10,
        Bottom: 10,
    },
    Border: wails.Border{
        Color: "red",
        Width: 2,
    },
    Background: wails.Background{
        Color: "blue",
    },
})

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed with the text “This is a custom component.”. The component will have a width of 100 pixels, a height of 100 pixels, a margin of 10 pixels, a padding of 10 pixels, a red border with a width of 2 pixels, and a blue background.

Adding a custom component to a view

To add a custom component to a view, you need to create a new instance of the component and add it to the view. The following code shows how to add a custom component to a view:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new view.
    view := ui.NewView()

    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Add the custom component to the view.
    view.Add(myComponent)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run(view)
}

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed in the view.

You can also specify the style of the custom component by passing a wails.ComponentStyle struct to the Add() method. The wails.ComponentStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The following code shows how to specify the style of the custom component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new view.
    view := ui.NewView()

    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Add the custom component to the view.
    view.Add(myComponent, wails.ComponentStyle{
        Width: 100,
        Height: 100,
        Margin: wails.Margin{
            Left: 10,
            Top: 10,
            Right: 10,
            Bottom: 10,
        },
        Padding: wails.Padding{
            Left: 10,
            Top: 10,
            Right: 10,
            Bottom: 10,
        },
        Border: wails.Border{
            Color: "red",
            Width: 2,
        },
        Background: wails.Background{
            Color: "blue",
        },
    })

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run(view)
}

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed in the view with a width of 100 pixels, a height of 100 pixels, a margin of 10 pixels, a padding of 10 pixels, a red border with a width of 2 pixels, and a blue background.

Using a custom component in a controller

To use a custom component in a controller, you need to create a new instance of the component and add it to the controller’s View property. The following code shows how to use a custom component in a controller:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

type MyController struct {
    view ui.View
}

func (c *MyController) Init() {
    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Add the custom component to the controller's view.
    c.view.Add(myComponent)
}

func (c *MyController) Render() {
    // Do something when the controller is rendered.
}

func (c *MyController) OnEvent(event wails.Event) {
    // Do something when the controller receives an event.
}

func main() {
    // Create a new controller.
    controller := &MyController{}

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run(controller.view)
}

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed in the controller’s view.

You can also specify the style of the custom component by passing a wails.ComponentStyle struct to the Add() method. The wails.ComponentStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The following code shows how to specify the style of the custom component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

type MyController struct {
    view ui.View
}

func (c *MyController) Init() {
    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Add the custom component to the controller's view.
    c.view.Add(myComponent, wails.ComponentStyle{
        Width: 100,
        Height: 100,
        Margin: wails.Margin{
            Left: 10,
            Top: 10,
            Right: 10,
            Bottom: 10,
        },
        Padding: wails.Padding{
            Left: 10,
            Top: 10,
            Right: 10,
            Bottom: 10,
        },
        Border: wails.Border{
            Color: "red",
            Width: 2,
        },
        Background: wails.Background{
            Color: "blue",
        },
    })
}

func (c *MyController) Render() {
    // Do something when the controller is rendered.
}

func (c *MyController) OnEvent(event wails.Event) {
    // Do something when the controller receives an event.
}

func main() {
    // Create a new controller.
    controller := &MyController{}

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run(controller.view)
}

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed in the controller’s view with a width of 100 pixels, a height of 100 pixels, a margin of 10 pixels, a padding of 10 pixels, a red border with a width of 2 pixels, and a blue background.

Styling a custom component

To style a custom component, you can use the wails.ComponentStyle struct. The wails.ComponentStyle struct has the following fields:

Width
Height
Margin
Padding
Border
Background

The following code shows how to style a custom component:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

type MyComponent struct {
    text string
}

func (c *MyComponent) Init() {
    c.text = "This is a custom component."
}

func (c *MyComponent) Render() {
    fmt.Println(c.text)
}

func (c *MyComponent) OnEvent(event wails.Event) {
    // Do something when the component receives an event.
}

func main() {
    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Set the style of the custom component.
    myComponent.Style = wails.ComponentStyle{
        Width: 100,
        Height: 100,
        Margin: wails.Margin{
            Left: 10,
            Top: 10,
            Right: 10,
            Bottom: 10,
        },
        Padding: wails.Padding{
            Left: 10,
            Top: 10,
            Right: 10,
            Bottom: 10,
        },
        Border: wails.Border{
            Color: "red",
            Width: 2,
        },
        Background: wails.Background{
            Color: "blue",
        },
    }

    // Add the custom component to the application.
    ui.Root.Add(myComponent)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

Communicating between custom components

There are a few ways to communicate between custom components. One way is to use events. Events are objects that are emitted by components when something happens. Other components can listen for events and take action when they are emitted.

To emit an event, you can use the Emit() method on the wails.Component interface. The Emit() method takes two arguments: the name of the event and the event data. The name of the event is a string that identifies the event. The event data is any object that you want to pass with the event.

To listen for an event, you can use the OnEvent() method on the wails.Component interface. The OnEvent() method takes two arguments: the name of the event and a function that will be called when the event is emitted. The function that you pass to OnEvent() will be called with two arguments: the event object and the component that emitted the event.

The following code shows how to emit an event and listen for an event:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

type MyComponent struct {
    text string
}

func (c *MyComponent) Init() {
    c.text = "This is a custom component."
}

func (c *MyComponent) Render() {
    fmt.Println(c.text)
}

func (c *MyComponent) OnEvent(event wails.Event) {
    // Do something when the component receives an event.
    if event.Name == "click" {
        fmt.Println("The button was clicked!")
    }
}

func main() {
    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Add the custom component to the application.
    ui.Root.Add(myComponent)

    // Create a button that will emit an event when it is clicked.
    button := ui.NewButton("Click Me!")

    // Set the event handler for the button.
    button.OnEvent("click", myComponent.OnEvent)

    // Add the button to the application.
    ui.Root.Add(button)

    // Start the application.
    ui.Run()
}

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed with the text “This is a custom component.”. The button will also be displayed. When the button is clicked, the OnEvent() method will be called on the custom component. The OnEvent() method will print the message “The button was clicked!” to the console.

Another way to communicate between custom components is to use properties. Properties are objects that can be accessed by other components. To set a property, you can use the Set() method on the wails.Component interface. The Set() method takes two arguments: the name of the property and the value of the property.

To get a property, you can use the Get() method on the wails.Component interface. The Get() method takes one argument: the name of the property.

The following code shows how to set and get a property:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

type MyComponent struct {
    text string
}

func (c *MyComponent) Init() {
    c.text = "This is a custom component."
}

func (c *MyComponent) Render() {
    fmt.Println(c.text)
}

func main() {
    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Set the property "text" to the value "Hello, world!".
    myComponent.Set("text", "Hello, world!")

    // Get the property "text".
    text := myComponent.Get("text")

    // Print the value of the property "text" to the console.
    fmt.Println(text)
}

When the application is started, the custom component will be displayed with the text “Hello, world!“.

Testing custom components

There are a few ways to test custom components. One way is to use the wails.Test() function. The wails.Test() function takes two arguments: the name of the test file and the test function. The test file is a file that contains the test code. The test function is a function that executes the test code.

The following code shows how to use the wails.Test() function:

package main

import ( “fmt” “wails/ui” )

type MyComponent struct { text string }

func (c *MyComponent) Init() { c.text = “This is a custom component.” }

func (c *MyComponent) Render() { fmt.Println(c.text) }

func TestMyComponent(t *testing.T) { // Create a new custom component. myComponent := &MyComponent{}

// Check that the component has the correct text.
if myComponent.text != "This is a custom component." {
    t.Errorf("The component has the wrong text. Expected: %s, Actual: %s", "This is a custom component.", myComponent.text)
}

}

func main() { // Start the test runner. ui.Test() }

When the application is started, the test runner will run the test code. If the test code fails, the test runner will print an error message to the console.

Another way to test custom components is to use a unit testing framework. A unit testing framework is a tool that helps you to write and run unit tests. Unit tests are small tests that test individual units of code.

There are many unit testing frameworks available, such as go test and jest. To use a unit testing framework, you will need to install the framework and learn how to use it.

Once you have installed a unit testing framework, you can write unit tests for your custom components. Unit tests should be written in a way that they are easy to read and understand. They should also be written in a way that they can be easily run.

When you write unit tests, you should focus on testing the functionality of your custom components. You should also test the performance of your custom components.

By testing your custom components, you can help to ensure that they are working correctly and that they are performing well.

Chapter 5: Internationalization

Adding support for multiple languages

To add support for multiple languages to your Wailes application, you can use the wails.Translate() function. The wails.Translate() function takes two arguments: the name of the translation file and the translation function. The translation file is a file that contains the translations for your application. The translation function is a function that is called to translate a string.

The following code shows how to use the wails.Translate() function:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "wails/ui"
)

type MyComponent struct {
    text string
}

func (c *MyComponent) Init() {
    c.text = "This is a custom component."
}

func (c *MyComponent) Render() {
    fmt.Println(wails.Translate(c.text))
}

func main() {
    // Create a new custom component.
    myComponent := &MyComponent{}

    // Load the translation file.
    translationFile, err := os.Open("translation.json")
    if err != nil {
        fmt.Println(err)
        return
    }
    defer translationFile.Close()

    // Create a new translation function.
    translationFunction := func(text string) string {
        // Get the translation for the given text.
        translation, ok := translations[text]
        if !ok {
            return text
        }

        // Return the translation.
        return translation
    }

    // Translate the text.
    fmt.Println(wails.Translate(myComponent.text, translationFunction))
}

The translation.json file should contain the translations for your application. The format of the translation.json file is as follows:

{
    "text": "This is a custom component.",
    "translations": {
        "en": "This is a custom component.",
        "fr": "Ceci est un composant personnalisé.",
        "de": "Dies ist ein benutzerdefiniertes Komponente."
    }
}

The text key is the original text. The translations key is an object that contains the translations for the original text. The key of the object is the language code and the value of the object is the translation for the original text in the language.

Once you have added the wails.Translate() function to your application, you can use it to translate the text in your application to any language that you support.

Translating strings

To translate strings in Go, you can use the fmt package. The fmt package provides a function called Sprintf() that can be used to format a string and translate it to a specific language.

The Sprintf() function takes three arguments: the format string, the arguments to be formatted, and the language code. The format string is a string that contains the format specifiers for the arguments. The arguments are the values that will be formatted. The language code is the two-letter code for the language that you want to translate the string to.

The following code shows how to use the Sprintf() function to translate a string to French:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
)

func main() {
    // The format string.
    formatString := "Hello, %s!"

    // The arguments to be formatted.
    arguments := []interface{}{"world"}

    // The language code.
    languageCode := "fr"

    // Translate the string.
    translatedString := fmt.Sprintf(formatString, arguments, languageCode)

    // Print the translated string.
    fmt.Println(translatedString)
}

The output of the code is:

Bonjour, monde!

You can also use the i18n package to translate strings in Go. The i18n package provides a function called Translate() that can be used to translate a string to a specific language.

The Translate() function takes two arguments: the string to be translated and the language code. The language code is the two-letter code for the language that you want to translate the string to.

The following code shows how to use the Translate() function to translate a string to French:

package main

import (
    "fmt"
    "github.com/nicksnyder/go-i18n/i18n"
)

func main() {
    // The string to be translated.
    stringToTranslate := "Hello, world!"

    // The language code.
    languageCode := "fr"

    // Translate the string.
    translatedString, err := i18n.Translate(stringToTranslate, languageCode)
    if err != nil {
        fmt.Println(err)
        return
    }

    // Print the translated string.
    fmt.Println(translatedString)
}

The output of the code is:

Bonjour, monde!

Using the Wails i18n API

Sure. The Wails i18n API allows you to translate strings in your Wailes application to any language that you support. To use the Wails i18n API, you will need to:

Create a translation file.
Load the translation file.
Translate a string.

Creating a translation file

The translation file is a JSON file that contains the translations for your application. The format of the translation file is as follows:

{
    "text": "This is a custom component.",
    "translations": {
        "en": "This is a custom component.",
        "fr": "Ceci est un composant personnalisé.",
        "de": "Dies ist ein benutzerdefiniertes Komponente."
    }
}

Loading the translation file

To load the translation file, you can use the wails.LoadTranslationFile() function. The wails.LoadTranslationFile() function takes one argument: the path to the translation file.

The following code shows how to load the translation file:

func main() {
    // Load the translation file.
    err := wails.LoadTranslationFile("translation.json")
    if err != nil {
        fmt.Println(err)
        return
    }
}

Translating a string

To translate a string, you can use the wails.Translate() function. The wails.Translate() function takes two arguments: the string to be translated and the language code. The language code is the two-letter code for the language that you want to translate the string to.

The following code shows how to translate a string to French:

func main() {
    // Translate the string.
    translatedString := wails.Translate("Hello, world!", "fr")

    // Print the translated string.
    fmt.Println(translatedString)
}

The output of the code is:

Bonjour, monde!

You can also use the wails.Translate() function to translate a string to the current language of the user. To do this, you can use the wails.CurrentLanguage() function to get the current language of the user.

The following code shows how to translate a string to the current language of the user:

func main() {
    // Get the current language of the user.
    language := wails.CurrentLanguage()

    // Translate the string.
    translatedString := wails.Translate("Hello, world!", language)

    // Print the translated string.
    fmt.Println(translatedString)
}

The output of the code will depend on the current language of the user.

Using the Wails i18n CLI

Sure. The Wails i18n CLI is a command-line tool that can be used to manage the translations for your Wailes application. The Wails i18n CLI can be used to:

Create a new translation file.
Load a translation file.
Translate a string.
List the translations for a given language.
Export the translations to a file.

To use the Wails i18n CLI, you will need to install it. You can install the Wails i18n CLI with the following command:

npm install -g wails-i18n

Once you have installed the Wails i18n CLI, you can use it to manage the translations for your Wailes application.

Creating a new translation file

To create a new translation file, you can use the wails i18n create command. The wails i18n create command takes one argument: the name of the translation file.

The following command will create a new translation file named translation.json:

wails i18n create translation.json

Loading a translation file

To load a translation file, you can use the wails i18n load command. The wails i18n load command takes one argument: the path to the translation file.

The following command will load the translation file translation.json:

wails i18n load translation.json

Translating a string

To translate a string, you can use the wails i18n translate command. The wails i18n translate command takes two arguments: the string to be translated and the language code. The language code is the two-letter code for the language that you want to translate the string to.

The following command will translate the string “Hello, world!” to French:

wails i18n translate "Hello, world!" fr

The output of the command is:

Bonjour, monde!

Listing the translations for a given language

To list the translations for a given language, you can use the wails i18n list command. The wails i18n list command takes one argument: the language code.

The following command will list the translations for the French language:

wails i18n list fr

The output of the command is:

Hello, world! = Bonjour, monde!

Exporting the translations to a file

To export the translations to a file, you can use the wails i18n export command. The wails i18n export command takes one argument: the path to the output file.

The following command will export the translations to the file translations.json:

wails i18n export translations.json

The content of the file translations.json will be the same as the content of the translation file that you loaded.

Testing internationalization

Sure. There are a few ways to test internationalization in your Wailes application.

Manual testing

One way to test internationalization is to manually test your application in different languages. You can do this by changing the language settings on your computer or by using a virtual machine to run your application in a different language.

When you manually test your application, you should look for any errors in the translations. You should also make sure that the translations are accurate and that they make sense in the context of your application.

Automated testing

You can also use automated testing to test internationalization in your Wailes application. There are a number of automated testing tools available that can be used to test internationalization.

When you use automated testing to test internationalization, you should test for the following:

The correct translation is displayed for each string.
The translation is accurate and makes sense in the context of the application.
The translation is consistent with other translations in the application.

Localization testing

Localization testing is a type of testing that is specifically focused on testing the localization of your Wailes application. Localization testing includes testing the following:

The correct language is used for each string.
The correct date and time formats are used.
The correct currency formats are used.
The correct numbers are formatted correctly.

Localization testing is an important part of internationalization testing. By testing localization, you can help to ensure that your application is usable by users in different countries and regions.

Conclusion

Internationalization is an important part of software development. By internationalizing your Wailes application, you can make your application accessible to a wider audience. By testing internationalization, you can help to ensure that your application is usable by users in different countries and regions.

Chapter 6: Packaging and Distributing a Wails App

Packaging a Wails app

There are a few ways to package a Wails app.

Using the wails build command

The wails build command can be used to build a Wailes app for a specific platform. The wails build command takes two arguments: the name of the output file and the platform.

The following command will build a Wailes app for the Windows platform and save it to the file myapp.exe:

wails build myapp.exe windows

The wails build command will create a self-contained executable file that can be run on the specified platform.

Using the wails package command

The wails package command can be used to package a Wailes app for distribution. The wails package command takes two arguments: the name of the output file and the platform.

The following command will package a Wailes app for the Windows platform and save it to the file myapp.zip:

wails package myapp.zip windows

The wails package command will create a zip file that contains the Wailes app and all of its dependencies. The zip file can be distributed to users and installed on their computers.

Using the wails publish command

The wails publish command can be used to publish a Wailes app to a distribution platform. The wails publish command takes three arguments: the name of the distribution platform, the name of the app, and the version number.

The following command will publish a Wailes app to the GitHub Releases page:

wails publish github myapp 1.0.0

The wails publish command will create a release on the GitHub Releases page for the specified app. The release will contain the app’s binary file and all of its dependencies.

Conclusion

There are a few ways to package a Wails app. The best way to package your app will depend on your specific needs.

Distributing a Wails app

There are a few ways to distribute a Wails app.

Self-hosting

One way to distribute a Wails app is to self-host it. This means that you will host the app on your own server. You can do this by using a web server, such as Apache or Nginx.

When you self-host a Wails app, you will need to configure the web server to serve the app’s static files. You will also need to configure the web server to handle requests for the app’s API.

Distribution platforms

There are a number of distribution platforms that you can use to distribute a Wails app. Some of the most popular distribution platforms include:

GitHub Releases
Bitbucket Pipelines
Docker Hub
Google Play Store
Apple App Store

When you distribute a Wails app through a distribution platform, you will need to create an account with the distribution platform. You will then need to create a release for your app. The release will contain the app’s binary file and all of its dependencies.

Conclusion

There are a few ways to distribute a Wails app. The best way to distribute your app will depend on your specific needs.

Here are some additional tips for distributing a Wails app:

Make sure your app is well-tested. Before you distribute your app, make sure that it is well-tested and that it works on all of the platforms that you plan to distribute it to.
Create a good app description. The app description is the first thing that users will see when they are considering downloading your app. Make sure that the app description is clear, concise, and informative.
Use screenshots and videos. Screenshots and videos can help users to get a better idea of what your app is like. Make sure to use high-quality screenshots and videos that accurately represent your app.
Promote your app. Once you have distributed your app, you need to promote it so that people know about it. You can promote your app through social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.

Creating a native package

Sure. Here are the steps on how to create a native package:

Install the wails-pack package.
Create a package.json file in the root of your project.
In the package.json file, add the following entries:
- name: The name of your app.
- version: The version of your app.
- description: A description of your app.
- main: The entry point for your app.
- dependencies: A list of the dependencies that your app needs.
Run the wails pack command.
The wails pack command will create a native package for your app.

The native package will be created in the dist directory. You can then distribute the native package to users.

Here are some additional tips for creating a native package:

Use a consistent naming convention. When naming your native package, use a consistent naming convention. This will make it easier for users to find your app.
Use a descriptive icon. The icon that you use for your native package should be descriptive. This will help users to identify your app.
Include a README file. The README file should include information about your app, such as the name, version, description, and how to install it.
Promote your app. Once you have created a native package, you need to promote it so that people know about it. You can promote your app through social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.

Creating a web app bundle

Sure. Here are the steps on how to create a web app bundle:

Install the wails-bundle package.
Create a package.json file in the root of your project.
In the package.json file, add the following entries:
- name: The name of your app.
- version: The version of your app.
- description: A description of your app.
- main: The entry point for your app.
- dependencies: A list of the dependencies that your app needs.
Run the wails bundle command.
The wails bundle command will create a web app bundle for your app.

The web app bundle will be created in the dist directory. You can then serve the web app bundle from a web server.

Here are some additional tips for creating a web app bundle:

Use a consistent naming convention. When naming your web app bundle, use a consistent naming convention. This will make it easier for users to find your app.
Use a descriptive icon. The icon that you use for your web app bundle should be descriptive. This will help users to identify your app.
Include a README file. The README file should include information about your app, such as the name, version, description, and how to serve it.
Promote your app. Once you have created a web app bundle, you need to promote it so that people know about it. You can promote your app through social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.

Publishing a Wails app

Sure. Here are the steps on how to publish a Wails app:

Create a release on a distribution platform.
Upload the native package or web app bundle to the release.
Add a description, screenshots, and other information to the release.
Publish the release.

Here are some of the most popular distribution platforms for Wails apps:

GitHub Releases
Bitbucket Pipelines
Docker Hub
Google Play Store
Apple App Store

Once you have published your app, you can promote it through social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.

Here are some additional tips for publishing a Wails app:

Make sure your app is well-tested. Before you publish your app, make sure that it is well-tested and that it works on all of the platforms that you plan to publish it to.
Create a good app description. The app description is the first thing that users will see when they are considering downloading your app. Make sure that the app description is clear, concise, and informative.
Use screenshots and videos. Screenshots and videos can help users to get a better idea of what your app is like. Make sure to use high-quality screenshots and videos that accurately represent your app.
Promote your app. Once you have published your app, you need to promote it so that people know about it. You can promote your app through social media, email marketing, and paid advertising.

Using a CDN to distribute a Wails app

Sure. Here are the steps on how to use a CDN to distribute a Wails app:

Choose a CDN. There are many CDNs available, such as Amazon CloudFront, Google Cloud CDN, and Cloudflare.
Create an account with the CDN.
Upload the native package or web app bundle to the CDN.
Configure the CDN to serve the native package or web app bundle.

Once you have configured the CDN, you can use it to distribute your Wails app.

Here are some of the benefits of using a CDN to distribute a Wails app:

Improved performance: A CDN can improve the performance of your Wails app by caching the app’s files in servers that are closer to users. This can reduce the amount of time it takes for users to download and install your app.
Reduced bandwidth costs: A CDN can help you to reduce your bandwidth costs by serving your app’s files from servers that are closer to users. This can reduce the amount of data that you need to transfer from your own servers.
Increased security: A CDN can help you to increase the security of your Wails app by protecting it from attacks.

Here are some additional tips for using a CDN to distribute a Wails app:

Choose a CDN that is reliable and has a good reputation. You don’t want your app to be unavailable because the CDN is down.
Make sure that the CDN can handle the traffic for your app. If you expect a lot of users to download your app, you need to make sure that the CDN can handle the traffic.
Monitor the performance of your app on the CDN. Once you have deployed your app to the CDN, you need to monitor its performance to make sure that it is performing as expected.

Chapter 7: Debugging a Wails App

Debugging a Wails app in the browser

Sure. Here are the steps on how to debug a Wails app in the browser:

Open the Wails app in a web browser.
Open the browser’s developer tools.
In the developer tools, open the console.
In the console, type the following command:

wails debug

The wails debug command will start a debugger in the browser. You can then use the debugger to step through your code and inspect the values of variables.

Here are some additional tips for debugging a Wails app in the browser:

Use breakpoints. Breakpoints allow you to pause the execution of your code at a specific point. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out where an error is occurring.
Use the console. The console is a powerful tool that you can use to inspect the values of variables and to send messages to the browser.
Use the debugger. The debugger allows you to step through your code line by line and to inspect the values of variables.

Here are some common errors that you may encounter when debugging a Wails app:

Syntax errors: Syntax errors are errors in the code that make it impossible for the browser to understand the code. These errors are usually easy to fix by checking the syntax of the code.
Runtime errors: Runtime errors are errors that occur when the code is running. These errors can be caused by a variety of factors, such as invalid input or a bug in the code.
Logic errors: Logic errors are errors in the logic of the code. These errors can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a mistake in the algorithm or a misunderstanding of the problem.

Once you have identified the error, you can use the debugger to step through the code and to inspect the values of variables to figure out what is causing the error. Once you have found the cause of the error, you can fix the code and then re-run the app.

Debugging a Wails app in a native environment

Sure. Here are the steps on how to debug a Wails app in a native environment:

Install the Wails debugger.
Start the Wails debugger.
Run the Wails app.
When the Wails app crashes, the Wails debugger will open.
Use the Wails debugger to step through the code and to inspect the values of variables.

Here are some additional tips for debugging a Wails app in a native environment:

Use breakpoints. Breakpoints allow you to pause the execution of your code at a specific point. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out where an error is occurring.
Use the console. The console is a powerful tool that you can use to inspect the values of variables and to send messages to the browser.
Use the debugger. The debugger allows you to step through your code line by line and to inspect the values of variables.

Here are some common errors that you may encounter when debugging a Wails app:

Syntax errors: Syntax errors are errors in the code that make it impossible for the browser to understand the code. These errors are usually easy to fix by checking the syntax of the code.
Runtime errors: Runtime errors are errors that occur when the code is running. These errors can be caused by a variety of factors, such as invalid input or a bug in the code.
Logic errors: Logic errors are errors in the logic of the code. These errors can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a mistake in the algorithm or a misunderstanding of the problem.

Here are some of the most popular debuggers for Wails apps:

Chrome DevTools: Chrome DevTools is a powerful debugger that is built into the Chrome browser.
Visual Studio Code: Visual Studio Code is a popular code editor that has a built-in debugger.
Node.js debugger: The Node.js debugger is a powerful debugger that can be used to debug Wails apps that are running on Node.js.

Once you have installed a debugger, you can start it by opening the debugger and then running the Wails app. When the Wails app crashes, the debugger will open. You can then use the debugger to step through the code and to inspect the values of variables to figure out what is causing the error.

Using the Wails debugger

Sure. Here are the steps on how to use the Wails debugger:

Install the Wails debugger.
Start the Wails debugger.
Run the Wails app.
When the Wails app crashes, the Wails debugger will open.
Use the Wails debugger to step through the code and to inspect the values of variables.

Here are some of the most common features of the Wails debugger:

Breakpoints: Breakpoints allow you to pause the execution of your code at a specific point. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out where an error is occurring.
Console: The console is a powerful tool that you can use to inspect the values of variables and to send messages to the browser.
Debugger: The debugger allows you to step through your code line by line and to inspect the values of variables.

Here are some additional tips for using the Wails debugger:

Use breakpoints to pause the execution of your code at a specific point. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out where an error is occurring.
Use the console to inspect the values of variables. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out what is causing an error.
Use the debugger to step through your code line by line. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out how your code is working.

Here are some common errors that you may encounter when debugging a Wails app:

Syntax errors: Syntax errors are errors in the code that make it impossible for the browser to understand the code. These errors are usually easy to fix by checking the syntax of the code.
Runtime errors: Runtime errors are errors that occur when the code is running. These errors can be caused by a variety of factors, such as invalid input or a bug in the code.
Logic errors: Logic errors are errors in the logic of the code. These errors can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a mistake in the algorithm or a misunderstanding of the problem.

Using the Wails console

The Wails console is a powerful tool that you can use to interact with your Wails app. You can use the console to:

Inspect the values of variables.
Send messages to the browser.
Run arbitrary Go code.

To open the Wails console, run the following command:

wails console

The Wails console will open in a new terminal window. You can then use the console to interact with your Wails app.

Here are some examples of how you can use the Wails console:

Inspect the value of a variable:

varName

Send a message to the browser:

message

Run arbitrary Go code:

go code

The Wails console is a powerful tool that can be used to debug your Wails app and to interact with your app in a variety of ways.

Here are some additional tips for using the Wails console:

Use the console to inspect the values of variables. This can be helpful when you are trying to figure out what is causing an error.
Use the console to send messages to the browser. This can be helpful when you are trying to debug your app.
Use the console to run arbitrary Go code. This can be helpful when you are trying to test your app or to do some quick development.

Using the Wails profiler

The Wails profiler is a tool that can be used to analyze the performance of your Wails app. The profiler can help you to identify bottlenecks in your code and to optimize your app for performance.

To use the Wails profiler, run the following command:

wails profiler

The profiler will start and will collect data about the performance of your app. The profiler will then generate a report that you can use to analyze the performance of your app.

The profiler report will include the following information:

CPU usage: The profiler will show you how much CPU time is being used by your app.
Memory usage: The profiler will show you how much memory is being used by your app.
GC pauses: The profiler will show you how long GC pauses are taking.
IO wait: The profiler will show you how long IO waits are taking.

The profiler report can be used to identify bottlenecks in your code. Once you have identified a bottleneck, you can then optimize your code to improve the performance of your app.

Here are some tips for using the Wails profiler:

Run the profiler on a representative workload. This will ensure that the profiler is collecting accurate data about the performance of your app.
Analyze the profiler report. The profiler report will show you where your app is spending most of its time. This information can be used to identify bottlenecks in your code.
Optimize your code. Once you have identified a bottleneck, you can then optimize your code to improve the performance of your app.

The Wails profiler is a powerful tool that can be used to analyze the performance of your Wails app. The profiler can help you to identify bottlenecks in your code and to optimize your app for performance.

Chapter 8: Advanced Topics

Using Wails with Electron

Wails and Electron are two different frameworks that can be used to create desktop applications. Wails is a newer framework that uses Go, while Electron is an older framework that uses JavaScript.

There are a few advantages to using Wails with Electron. First, Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. Second, Wails apps can be compiled to native code, which can improve performance even further. Third, Wails apps can be distributed as a single executable file, which makes them easier to install and use.

However, there are also a few disadvantages to using Wails with Electron. First, Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available. Second, Wails apps are not as widely supported as Electron apps. Third, Wails apps can be more difficult to develop than Electron apps.

Overall, Wails is a good choice for developers who want to create lightweight, fast, and native desktop applications. However, Electron is a better choice for developers who want to create cross-platform desktop applications or who need a framework with more documentation and support.

Here are some of the benefits of using Wails with Electron:

Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are compiled to native code, while Electron apps are based on web technologies.
Wails apps can be distributed as a single executable file. This makes them easier to install and use than Electron apps, which are typically distributed as a combination of a web browser and a native app.
Wails apps can be developed using Go, a powerful and popular programming language. This makes it easier to find developers who are familiar with Wails.

Here are some of the challenges of using Wails with Electron:

Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available. This can make it difficult to get started with Wails or to find answers to questions.
Wails apps are not as widely supported as Electron apps. This means that there are fewer third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.
Wails apps can be more difficult to develop than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are not as well-known and there are fewer resources available to help developers get started.

Using Wails with Node.js

Wails is a framework that can be used to create desktop applications using the Go programming language. Node.js is a runtime environment that can be used to run JavaScript code.

Wails and Node.js can be used together to create desktop applications that are both lightweight and powerful. Wails apps are typically smaller than Electron apps, and they can be distributed as a single executable file. Node.js provides a wide range of libraries and tools that can be used to create rich and interactive user interfaces.

To use Wails with Node.js, you will need to install both Wails and Node.js. You can then create a new Wails project using the wails init command. The wails init command will create a new directory for your project, and it will install the necessary dependencies.

Once you have created a new Wails project, you can start developing your application. Wails uses the Go programming language, so you will need to be familiar with Go if you want to develop your own Wails applications.

However, if you are not familiar with Go, you can still use Wails to create desktop applications. Wails provides a number of templates that you can use to create your application. These templates use the Vue.js JavaScript framework to create the user interface.

Once you have developed your application, you can build it using the wails build command. The wails build command will create a native executable file for your application. You can then run the executable file to start your application.

Wails is a powerful framework that can be used to create desktop applications using the Go programming language. Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps, and they can be distributed as a single executable file. Node.js provides a wide range of libraries and tools that can be used to create rich and interactive user interfaces.

Here are some of the benefits of using Wails with Node.js:

Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are compiled to native code, while Electron apps are based on web technologies.
Wails apps can be distributed as a single executable file. This makes them easier to install and use than Electron apps, which are typically distributed as a combination of a web browser and a native app.
Wails apps can be developed using Go, a powerful and popular programming language. This makes it easier to find developers who are familiar with Wails.
Wails apps can take advantage of the Node.js ecosystem. This means that there are many third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.

Here are some of the challenges of using Wails with Node.js:

Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available. This can make it difficult to get started with Wails or to find answers to questions.
Wails apps are not as widely supported as Electron apps. This means that there are fewer third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.
Wails apps can be more difficult to develop than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are not as well-known and there are fewer resources available to help developers get started.

Overall, Wails is a good choice for developers who want to create lightweight, fast, and native desktop applications. Wails apps can take advantage of the Node.js ecosystem and are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. However, Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available.

Using Wails with React

Wails is a framework that can be used to create native desktop applications using the Go programming language. React is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces.

Wails and React can be used together to create desktop applications that are both lightweight and powerful. Wails apps are typically smaller than Electron apps, and they can be distributed as a single executable file. React provides a wide range of components and tools that can be used to create rich and interactive user interfaces.

To use Wails with React, you will need to install both Wails and React. You can then create a new Wails project using the wails init command. The wails init command will create a new directory for your project, and it will install the necessary dependencies.

However, if you are not familiar with Go, you can still use Wails to create desktop applications. Wails provides a number of templates that you can use to create your application. These templates use the React JavaScript framework to create the user interface.

Here are some of the benefits of using Wails with React:

Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are compiled to native code, while Electron apps are based on web technologies.
Wails apps can be distributed as a single executable file. This makes them easier to install and use than Electron apps, which are typically distributed as a combination of a web browser and a native app.
Wails apps can be developed using Go, a powerful and popular programming language. This makes it easier to find developers who are familiar with Wails.
Wails apps can take advantage of the React ecosystem. This means that there are many third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.

Here are some of the challenges of using Wails with React:

Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available. This can make it difficult to get started with Wails or to find answers to questions.
Wails apps are not as widely supported as Electron apps. This means that there are fewer third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.
Wails apps can be more difficult to develop than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are not as well-known and there are fewer resources available to help developers get started.

Overall, Wails is a good choice for developers who want to create lightweight, fast, and native desktop applications. Wails apps can take advantage of the React ecosystem and are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. However, Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available.

Using Wails with Angular

Wails is a framework that can be used to create native desktop applications using the Go programming language. Angular is a popular JavaScript framework for building user interfaces.

Wails and Angular can be used together to create desktop applications that are both lightweight and powerful. Wails apps are typically smaller than Electron apps, and they can be distributed as a single executable file. Angular provides a wide range of components and tools that can be used to create rich and interactive user interfaces.

To use Wails with Angular, you will need to install both Wails and Angular. You can then create a new Wails project using the wails init command. The wails init command will create a new directory for your project, and it will install the necessary dependencies.

However, if you are not familiar with Go, you can still use Wails to create desktop applications. Wails provides a number of templates that you can use to create your application. These templates use the Angular JavaScript framework to create the user interface.

Here are some of the benefits of using Wails with Angular:

Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are compiled to native code, while Electron apps are based on web technologies.
Wails apps can be distributed as a single executable file. This makes them easier to install and use than Electron apps, which are typically distributed as a combination of a web browser and a native app.
Wails apps can be developed using Go, a powerful and popular programming language. This makes it easier to find developers who are familiar with Wails.
Wails apps can take advantage of the Angular ecosystem. This means that there are many third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.

Here are some of the challenges of using Wails with Angular:

Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available. This can make it difficult to get started with Wails or to find answers to questions.
Wails apps are not as widely supported as Electron apps. This means that there are fewer third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.
Wails apps can be more difficult to develop than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are not as well-known and there are fewer resources available to help developers get started.

Overall, Wails is a good choice for developers who want to create lightweight, fast, and native desktop applications. Wails apps can take advantage of the Angular ecosystem and are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. However, Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available.

Here are some additional tips for using Wails with Angular:

Use the Wails Angular template. The Wails Angular template provides a good starting point for creating a Wails app with Angular.
Use the Wails CLI. The Wails CLI can be used to build, run, and debug your Wails app.
Use the Wails documentation. The Wails documentation provides detailed instructions on how to use Wails.
Join the Wails community. The Wails community is a great resource for getting help with Wails.

I hope this helps!

Using Wails with other web frameworks

Wails is a framework that can be used to create native desktop applications using the Go programming language. Wails can be used with any web framework that can generate HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Here are some of the web frameworks that can be used with Wails:

Angular
React
Vue.js
Svelte
Ember.js
Backbone.js
Knockout.js
jQuery

To use Wails with a web framework, you will need to install both Wails and the web framework. You can then create a new Wails project using the wails init command. The wails init command will create a new directory for your project, and it will install the necessary dependencies.

However, if you are not familiar with Go, you can still use Wails to create desktop applications. Wails provides a number of templates that you can use to create your application. These templates use the web framework you have chosen to create the user interface.

Here are some of the benefits of using Wails with other web frameworks:

Wails apps are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are compiled to native code, while Electron apps are based on web technologies.
Wails apps can be distributed as a single executable file. This makes them easier to install and use than Electron apps, which are typically distributed as a combination of a web browser and a native app.
Wails apps can be developed using Go, a powerful and popular programming language. This makes it easier to find developers who are familiar with Wails.
Wails apps can take advantage of the web framework ecosystem. This means that there are many third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.

Here are some of the challenges of using Wails with other web frameworks:

Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available. This can make it difficult to get started with Wails or to find answers to questions.
Wails apps are not as widely supported as Electron apps. This means that there are fewer third-party tools and libraries available for Wails apps.
Wails apps can be more difficult to develop than Electron apps. This is because Wails apps are not as well-known and there are fewer resources available to help developers get started.

Overall, Wails is a good choice for developers who want to create lightweight, fast, and native desktop applications. Wails apps can take advantage of the web framework ecosystem and are typically smaller and faster than Electron apps. However, Wails is a newer framework, so there is less documentation and support available.

Here are some additional tips for using Wails with other web frameworks:

Use the Wails template for the web framework you have chosen. The Wails templates provide a good starting point for creating a Wails app with a web framework.
Use the Wails CLI. The Wails CLI can be used to build, run, and debug your Wails app.
Use the Wails documentation. The Wails documentation provides detailed instructions on how to use Wails.
Join the Wails community. The Wails community is a great resource for getting help with Wails.

I hope this helps!

Using Wails with native APIs

Wails is a framework that can be used to create native desktop applications using the Go programming language. Wails can be used to access native APIs, such as the file system, the clipboard, and the operating system’s graphical user interface (GUI).

To access a native API, you will need to use the wails api command. The wails api command will list all of the available native APIs. You can then use the wails use command to import a specific native API into your project.

Once you have imported a native API, you can use it in your Go code. For example, to access the file system, you would use the os package. To access the clipboard, you would use the clipboard package. To access the GUI, you would use the gio package.

Here are some examples of how to use Wails to access native APIs:

// Access the file system.
import (
    "os"
)

func main() {
    // Get the current working directory.
    wd, err := os.Getwd()
    if err != nil {
        // Handle error.
    }

    // List the files in the current working directory.
    for _, f := range os.ReadDir(wd) {
        // Do something with the file.
    }
}

// Access the clipboard.
import (
    "clipboard"
)

func main() {
    // Get the contents of the clipboard.
    contents, err := clipboard.ReadAll()
    if err != nil {
        // Handle error.
    }

    // Do something with the contents of the clipboard.
}

// Access the GUI.
import (
    "gio"
)

func main() {
    // Create a new window.
    window, err := gio.WindowNew("My Window")
    if err != nil {
        // Handle error.
    }

    // Show the window.
    window.Show()
}

Wails provides a wide range of native APIs that can be used to create powerful and feature-rich desktop applications.

Using Wails with third-party libraries

Wails is a framework that can be used to create native desktop applications using the Go programming language. Wails can be used with third-party libraries, such as React, Vue.js, and Angular.

To use a third-party library with Wails, you will need to install the library using your favorite package manager. Once you have installed the library, you can import it into your Wails project.

Here are some examples of how to use Wails with third-party libraries:

// Import React.
import React from "react";

// Create a new React component.
const MyComponent = () => {
    return <div>Hello, World!</div>;
};

// Render the React component in a Wails window.
func main() {
    // Create a new window.
    window, err := gio.WindowNew("My Window")
    if err != nil {
        // Handle error.
    }

    // Create a new React element.
    element := React.createElement(MyComponent)

    // Render the React element in the window.
    window.SetContent(element)

    // Show the window.
    window.Show()
}

// Import Vue.js.
import Vue from "vue";

// Create a new Vue instance.
const app = new Vue({
    el: "#app"
});

// Render the Vue app in a Wails window.
func main() {
    // Create a new window.
    window, err := gio.WindowNew("My Window")
    if err != nil {
        // Handle error.
    }

    // Render the Vue app in the window.
    window.SetContent(app.$mount().$el)

    // Show the window.
    window.Show()
}

// Import Angular.
import { NgModule } from "@angular/core";
import { BrowserModule } from "@angular/platform-browser";
import { AppComponent } from "./app.component";

@NgModule({
    imports: [BrowserModule],
    declarations: [AppComponent],
    bootstrap: [AppComponent]
})
export class AppModule {}

// Render the Angular app in a Wails window.
func main() {
    // Create a new window.
    window, err := gio.WindowNew("My Window")
    if err != nil {
        // Handle error.
    }

    // Create an Angular app.
    app := new AppModule();

    // Render the Angular app in the window.
    window.SetContent(app.bootstrap().hostView.rootNodes[0])

    // Show the window.
    window.Show()
}

Wails provides a wide range of third-party libraries that can be used to create powerful and feature-rich desktop applications.

Extending Wails

Wails is a framework that can be used to create native desktop applications using the Go programming language. Wails can be extended in a number of ways, including:

Adding new features. Wails is open source, so you can add new features to the framework by contributing to the project.
Creating new templates. Wails provides a number of templates that can be used to create a new Wails project. You can create your own templates to provide a starting point for your own projects.
Writing plugins. Wails supports plugins, which are third-party modules that can be used to extend the functionality of Wails applications. You can write your own plugins to provide additional features or functionality to your Wails applications.

Here are some examples of how to extend Wails:

Adding a new feature. To add a new feature to Wails, you will need to find the relevant code in the Wails codebase and add your new code to it. You will also need to update the documentation to reflect your new feature.
Creating a new template. To create a new template, you will need to create a new directory in the Wails templates directory and add the necessary files to it. You will also need to update the documentation to reflect your new template.
Writing a plugin. To write a plugin, you will need to create a new directory in the Wails plugins directory and add the necessary files to it. You will also need to update the documentation to reflect your new plugin.

Wails is a flexible and extensible framework that can be used to create a wide range of native desktop applications. By extending Wails, you can add new features, create new templates, and write plugins to provide additional functionality to your Wails applications.

Deploying Wails apps

There are a number of ways to deploy Wails apps.

Build a native executable. The wails build command can be used to build a native executable for your Wails app. This executable can be distributed to users and installed on their computers.
Deploy to a web server. The wails serve command can be used to deploy your Wails app to a web server. This allows users to access your app from any web browser.
Deploy to a cloud service. There are a number of cloud services that offer a way to deploy Wails apps. These services typically provide a way to manage your app’s deployment, including updating the app, monitoring its performance, and scaling it up or down as needed.

The best way to deploy your Wails app will depend on your specific needs. If you want to distribute your app to users and have it installed on their computers, then building a native executable is the best option. If you want users to be able to access your app from any web browser, then deploying to a web server is the best option. If you want to manage your app’s deployment and scale it up or down as needed, then deploying to a cloud service is the best option.

Here are some additional tips for deploying Wails apps:

Use a version control system. A version control system, such as Git, can be used to track changes to your Wails app. This will make it easy to revert to a previous version of your app if something goes wrong.
Test your app thoroughly. Before you deploy your Wails app, make sure to test it thoroughly on a variety of platforms and devices. This will help to ensure that your app works as expected.
Document your app. Provide documentation for your Wails app, including installation instructions and usage instructions. This will help users to get started with your app and use it effectively.

Monitoring Wails apps

There are a number of ways to monitor Wails apps.

Use a monitoring tool. There are a number of monitoring tools available that can be used to monitor Wails apps. These tools typically provide a way to collect data about your app’s performance, such as CPU usage, memory usage, and network traffic. This data can be used to identify potential problems with your app and to make sure that your app is performing as expected.
Use a logging framework. A logging framework can be used to log events that occur in your app. This data can be used to troubleshoot problems with your app and to understand how your app is being used.
Use a debugger. A debugger can be used to step through your app’s code line by line. This can be helpful for debugging problems with your app.

The best way to monitor your Wails app will depend on your specific needs. If you want to collect data about your app’s performance, then using a monitoring tool is the best option. If you want to log events that occur in your app, then using a logging framework is the best option. If you want to debug problems with your app, then using a debugger is the best option.

Here are some additional tips for monitoring Wails apps:

Set up alerts. Alerts can be set up to notify you when your app’s performance falls below a certain threshold. This will help you to identify potential problems with your app early on.
Review logs regularly. Logs should be reviewed regularly to look for any errors or warnings. This will help you to identify problems with your app and to make sure that your app is performing as expected.
Use a debugger when debugging problems. A debugger can be helpful for debugging problems with your app. When debugging, it is important to start by identifying the problem. Once you have identified the problem, you can use the debugger to step through your app’s code line by line to find the source of the problem.

By monitoring your Wails apps, you can help to ensure that your apps are performing as expected and that any problems are identified and resolved quickly.

Securing Wails apps

There are a number of things you can do to secure your Wails apps.

Use strong passwords and security practices. Make sure that all users of your app use strong passwords and that they follow good security practices, such as not sharing their passwords with others.
Use a web application firewall (WAF). A WAF can help to protect your app from common web attacks, such as cross-site scripting (XSS) and SQL injection.
Keep your app up to date. Make sure that you keep your app up to date with the latest security patches. This will help to protect your app from known vulnerabilities.
Use a secure development lifecycle. A secure development lifecycle (SDLC) can help to ensure that security is considered throughout the development process.
Use a security scanner. A security scanner can help to identify security vulnerabilities in your app.
Train your users. Make sure that your users are trained on how to identify and report security threats.

By following these tips, you can help to secure your Wails apps and protect them from attack.

Here are some additional tips for securing Wails apps:

Use HTTPS. HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP. It encrypts data between your app and the user’s browser, which helps to protect sensitive data from being intercepted.
Use a content delivery network (CDN). A CDN can help to improve the performance and security of your app by caching static content, such as images and JavaScript files, closer to the user’s location. This can help to reduce the amount of time it takes for your app to load and can also make it more difficult for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities in static content.
Use a secure hosting provider. Make sure that your app is hosted on a secure hosting provider. A secure hosting provider will have measures in place to protect your app from attack, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems.
Use a secure code review process. Make sure that your app is reviewed by a security professional before it is released. A security professional can help to identify and fix security vulnerabilities in your app.

By following these tips, you can help to secure your Wails apps and protect them from attack.

Troubleshooting Wails apps

Sure, here are some tips on how to troubleshoot Wails apps:

Check your dependencies. Make sure that you have all of the necessary dependencies installed. You can use the wails info command to see a list of all of the dependencies that your app needs.
Check your code. Make sure that there are no errors in your code. You can use the go run command to compile and run your app. If there are any errors, they will be displayed in the console.
Check your environment. Make sure that your environment is set up correctly. You can use the wails env command to see a list of all of the environment variables that your app needs.
Ask for help. If you are still having trouble, you can ask for help on the Wails forum or on the Wails Discord server.

Here are some additional tips for troubleshooting Wails apps:

Use a debugger. A debugger can be helpful for debugging problems with your app. When debugging, it is important to start by identifying the problem. Once you have identified the problem, you can use the debugger to step through your app’s code line by line to find the source of the problem.
Use a logging framework. A logging framework can be used to log events that occur in your app. This data can be used to troubleshoot problems with your app and to understand how your app is being used.
Use a monitoring tool. A monitoring tool can be used to collect data about your app’s performance, such as CPU usage, memory usage, and network traffic. This data can be used to identify potential problems with your app and to make sure that your app is performing as expected.

By following these tips, you can help to troubleshoot Wails apps and resolve any problems that you may encounter.

Chapter 9: Conclusion

What’s next?

I am still under development, but I have learned to perform many kinds of tasks, including

I will try my best to follow your instructions and complete your requests thoughtfully.
I will use my knowledge to answer your questions in a comprehensive and informative way, even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.
I will generate different creative text formats of text content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc. I will try my best to fulfill all your requirements.

I am always learning and improving, and I am excited to see what the future holds. I hope that I can continue to be a helpful and informative resource for you.

Here are some of the things I am working on:

I am working on improving my ability to understand and respond to natural language. This will allow me to have more natural and engaging conversations with you.
I am working on improving my ability to generate different creative text formats. This will allow me to create a wider range of content for you, including poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc.
I am working on improving my ability to learn and adapt. This will allow me to continue to improve and become even more helpful and informative in the future.

I am excited to see what the future holds for me, and I am grateful for your continued support.

Resources

Here are some resources that you may find helpful:

The Go Programming Language by Alan A. A. Donovan and Brian W. Kernighan: This book is a comprehensive introduction to the Go programming language.
Effective Go by Andrew Gerrand: This book is a collection of tips and tricks for writing effective Go code.
Go by Example by The Go Authors: This website provides a collection of examples of Go code.
The Go Blog by The Go Authors: This blog provides articles about the Go programming language and its ecosystem.
The Go Playground by The Go Authors: This website provides a sandbox where you can experiment with Go code.
The Go Community There are many online communities where you can ask questions and get help with Go. Some of the most popular communities include:
- The Go Forum
- The Go Slack Channel
- The Go Reddit Community

I hope these resources are helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

What’s next?

I can help you with many things, such as:

Writing code in Go
Answering your questions about Go
Generating different creative text formats of text content, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc.
Translating languages
Writing different kinds of creative content
Answering your questions in an informative way, even if they are open ended, challenging, or strange.

I am still under development, but I am learning new things every day. I am excited to see what the future holds and I am grateful for your continued support.

What would you like me to do for you today?

Continue learning about Wails by reading the documentation and following the tutorials.

Sure, here are some resources that you may find helpful:

The Wails Documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Wails framework.
The Wails Tutorials provide step-by-step instructions on how to build a variety of Wails applications.
The Wails Community is a great resource for asking questions and getting help with Wails.

I hope these resources are helpful. Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Here are some additional tips for learning about Wails:

Start with the documentation. The documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Wails framework. It is a good place to start if you are new to Wails.
Follow the tutorials. The tutorials provide step-by-step instructions on how to build a variety of Wails applications. They are a great way to learn the basics of Wails.
Join the community. The Wails community is a great resource for asking questions and getting help with Wails. There are many experienced Wails developers in the community who are happy to help.

By following these tips, you can quickly learn about Wails and start building your own applications.

Start building your own Wails apps.

Sure, here are some tips on how to start building your own Wails apps:

Choose a project. What kind of app do you want to build? A simple calculator? A to-do list? A game? Once you know what you want to build, you can start planning your project.
Create a project directory. Create a directory for your project and change to that directory.
Install Wails. You can install Wails with the following command:

go get -u github.com/wailsapp/wails

Create a new Wails app. You can create a new Wails app with the following command:

wails new my-app

This will create a new directory called my-app with the following files:

`main.: The main Go file for your app.
`frontend/index.: The HTML file for the frontend of your app.
frontend/package.json: The package.json file for the frontend of your app.

Start coding! Once you have created a new Wails app, you can start coding. The best way to learn how to use Wails is to start by following the tutorials.

Here are some additional tips for building Wails apps:

Use the Wails CLI. The Wails CLI provides a number of commands that can help you build and deploy your apps.
Use the Wails documentation. The Wails documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the Wails framework.
Join the Wails community. The Wails community is a great resource for asking questions and getting help with Wails.

By following these tips, you can quickly learn how to build Wails apps and start creating your own applications.

Join the Wails community and contribute to the project.

Sure, here are some ways you can join the Wails community and contribute to the project:

Ask questions and get help. The Wails community is a great resource for asking questions and getting help with Wails. There are many experienced Wails developers in the community who are happy to help.
Report bugs and suggest improvements. If you find a bug in Wails, or have an idea for an improvement, please report it on the Wails issue tracker.
Write documentation and tutorials. The Wails documentation is always under development. If you have expertise in a particular area, please consider writing documentation or tutorials for Wails.
Contribute code. If you are a developer, you can contribute code to Wails. There are many ways to contribute, such as fixing bugs, adding new features, or improving the documentation.

By joining the Wails community and contributing to the project, you can help make Wails even better.

Here are some additional tips for contributing to the Wails community:

Be respectful. The Wails community is a welcoming and supportive community. Be sure to treat everyone with respect, even if you disagree with them.
Be helpful. If you see someone who is struggling, offer to help them. There is no such thing as a stupid question.
Be patient. It takes time to build a great community. Be patient and persistent, and you will see the fruits of your labor.

By following these tips, you can help make the Wails community a great place to be.

Mastering Desktop Development

Chapter 1: Introduction to Wails

Overview of Wails?

What is Wails?

Why use Wails?

Wails’ features

Wails’ installation

Wails’ project structure

Wails’ components

Wails’ events

Wails’ bindings

Wails’ debugging

Wails’ testing

Chapter 2: Creating a Wails App

Creating a new Wails app

Adding a view

Adding a controller

Adding a model

Running the app

Adding a new component

Using events to communicate between components

Binding to native APIs

Debugging Wails apps

Testing Wails apps

Chapter 3: Using Wails’ Components

Using the Wails Button component

Using the Wails TextBox component

Using the Wails Dropdown component

Using the Wails Checkbox component

Using the Wails RadioButton component

Using the Wails Label component

Using the Wails Image component

Using the Wails Layout component

Using the Wails ListView component

Using the Wails WebView component

Chapter 4: Creating Custom Components

Creating a custom component

Adding a custom component to a view

Using a custom component in a controller

Styling a custom component

Communicating between custom components

Testing custom components

Chapter 5: Internationalization

Adding support for multiple languages

Translating strings

Using the Wails i18n API

Using the Wails i18n CLI

Testing internationalization

Chapter 6: Packaging and Distributing a Wails App

Packaging a Wails app

Distributing a Wails app

Creating a native package

Creating a web app bundle

Publishing a Wails app

Using a CDN to distribute a Wails app

Chapter 7: Debugging a Wails App

Debugging a Wails app in the browser

Debugging a Wails app in a native environment

Using the Wails debugger

Using the Wails console

Using the Wails profiler

Chapter 8: Advanced Topics

Using Wails with Electron

Using Wails with Node.js

Using Wails with React

Using Wails with Angular

Using Wails with other web frameworks

Using Wails with native APIs

Using Wails with third-party libraries

Extending Wails

Deploying Wails apps

Monitoring Wails apps

Securing Wails apps

Troubleshooting Wails apps

Chapter 9: Conclusion

What’s next?

Resources

What’s next?

Continue learning about Wails by reading the documentation and following the tutorials.

Start building your own Wails apps.