Stop Configuring Nginx: The Easiest Way to Deploy Go & React with HTTPS

📰 Dev.to · Alex G

Deploy Go and React apps with HTTPS easily, without configuring Nginx, and avoid the 'it works on my machine' trap

intermediate Published 11 Feb 2026
Action Steps
  1. Build a Go backend using a framework like Gin or Echo
  2. Create a React frontend using Create React App
  3. Use a tool like Caddy or Traefik to automatically configure HTTPS and routing
  4. Deploy the application to a cloud platform like AWS or Google Cloud
  5. Test the deployment to ensure it works as expected
Who Needs to Know This

Developers and DevOps teams can benefit from this approach to streamline their deployment process and ensure consistent results across different environments

Key Insight

💡 Use automated tools to simplify HTTPS deployment and avoid manual Nginx configuration

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