Cross-Compilation with Wails
On 2025-12-9, I tested the cross-compilation of the official Svelte template of Wails v2.11.0, a desktop app framework for Go, on my amd64 laptop running Ubuntu 24 with Go v1.25.5. Of course, the results may change in the future as Wails and Go are being improved. Go is known for making cross-compilation much easier than most other languages, and that is mostly still true when using frameworks like Wails. Creating executable files and/or installers for each of several platforms is sometimes as simple as listing those platforms in a command:
Summary
Discover how to efficiently cross-compile desktop applications using Wails and Go, with practical insights from testing the official Svelte template on Ubuntu. The article highlights the ease of creating executables for multiple platforms, showcasing the advantages of using Go for cross-compilation.
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