GoFast

GoFast is a development tool that generates production-ready Go application templates. It provides a complete foundation for building web applications by setting up a full-stack environment with modern technologies. The tool creates a project structure that includes ConnectRPC for building gRPC and HTTP APIs, a choice between SvelteKit or TanStack Start for the frontend, and PostgreSQL for database management, all configured to work with Go 1.25+.

The tool works through a simple command-line interface where developers run `gof init myproject` to scaffold a new application. This command sets up all the necessary components, dependencies, and configuration files needed for a production-grade Go application. What makes GoFast stand out is its opinionated stack that combines battle-tested technologies while maintaining flexibility through its support for multiple frontend frameworks.

GoFast is most beneficial for Go developers who want to avoid the initial setup overhead of new projects and teams that need consistent project structures across multiple applications. It's particularly useful for startups and individual developers who need to quickly prototype ideas or build MVPs without spending time on infrastructure configuration. The generated applications are ready for immediate development and deployment, making it ideal for projects that require both backend API services and modern web frontends.