Static Content

Learn to serve static files, integrate HTML templates, and host Single Page Applications (SPAs) in your Goa services using built-in file serving capabilities.

Serving static content is a fundamental aspect of building web applications. Goa provides the Files function in its DSL to simplify the process of serving static assets such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, images, and more. This section covers the various methods and best practices for serving static content in Goa-based services.

Subsections

  1. Serving Files
    Learn how to define endpoints to serve static files and directories.

  2. Template Integration
    Integrate HTML templates with your static file serving for dynamic content rendering.

  3. Single Page Applications
    Configure Goa to serve Single Page Applications (SPAs) with client-side routing.

In This Section

Serving Files

Master Goa’s file serving capabilities to efficiently deliver static assets like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and images through HTTP endpoints with proper path resolution.

Template Integration

Integrate Go’s template engine with Goa to render dynamic HTML content, including template composition, data passing, and proper error handling.

Single Page Application Integration

Learn to embed and serve Single Page Applications (SPAs) in your Goa service, including React integration, client-side routing support, and production deployment strategies.