Deploy and Host HTMX + PostgreSQL Starter on Railway

A modern full-stack Go web application that uses HTMX for dynamic, interactive UIs without JavaScript frameworks. Built with server-side rendering, PostgreSQL database, and hypermedia-driven architecture for fast, SEO-friendly web applications. Perfect for developers who want Go's performance with HTMX's simplicity.

About Hosting HTMX + PostgreSQL Starter

This template deploys a production-ready Go web server with HTMX for interactive components and PostgreSQL for data persistence. The application uses server-side rendering with type-safe HTML templates, eliminating the need for complex JavaScript build tools. Railway automatically configures the PostgreSQL database connection, runs migrations on startup, and provides a public URL. The Docker-optimized multi-stage build ensures fast deployments and minimal resource usage. Your app scales effortlessly with Railway's infrastructure while maintaining full control over your data and deployment environment.

Common Use Cases

• Content Management Systems - Build admin dashboards, blogs, and documentation sites with real-time updates
• Business Applications - Create inventory systems, CRM tools, and internal dashboards with interactive forms
• E-commerce Platforms - Deploy product catalogs, shopping carts, and order management systems
• SaaS Applications - Develop customer portals, subscription management, and user dashboards
• API + Web Interface - Combine RESTful APIs with server-rendered UI for mobile and web clients

Dependencies for HTMX + PostgreSQL Starter Hosting

• Go 1.21+ - High-performance backend runtime
• PostgreSQL 15+ - Relational database for data persistence
• HTMX 1.9+ - Hypermedia-driven frontend interactions
• Docker - Containerized deployment environment

Deployment Dependencies

• Go Documentation
• HTMX Documentation
• PostgreSQL Documentation
• Railway Documentation

Implementation Details

Database Connection:

import (
    "database/sql"
    "os"
    _ "github.com/lib/pq"
)

// Railway provides DATABASE_URL automatically
dbURL := os.Getenv("DATABASE_URL")
db, err := sql.Open("postgres", dbURL)

HTMX Response Example:

// Return HTML fragments for HTMX to swap into the DOM
func handleUpdate(w http.ResponseWriter, r *http.Request) {
    w.Header().Set("Content-Type", "text/html")
    fmt.Fprintf(w, `<div id="result">Updated content</div>`)
}

Environment Variables:

• DATABASE_URL - PostgreSQL connection string (auto-configured by Railway)
• PORT - Application port (auto-configured by Railway)
• GO_ENV - Runtime environment (set to production)

Why Deploy HTMX + PostgreSQL Starter on Railway?

Railway is a singular platform to deploy your infrastructure stack. Railway will host your infrastructure so you don't have to deal with configuration, while allowing you to vertically and horizontally scale it.

By deploying HTMX + PostgreSQL Starter on Railway, you are one step closer to supporting a complete full-stack application with minimal burden. Host your servers, databases, AI agents, and more on Railway.