This repository contains the PyMODA launcher for macOS/Linux, which is written in Go.
The PyMODA launcher is a small executable which acts as a wrapper around the PyMODA implementation.
When PyMODA performs an update, it downloads and extracts the new release into a new folder alongside the current release. When the PyMODA launcher is next opened, it will launch the new release, providing a seamless update experience with zero downtime.
Go compiles to native executables, and it has excellent support for cross-compilation.
To compile the launcher for your platform, install Go and run:
go build launcher.go
$env:GOOS="linux"
go build -o launcher-linux launcher.go$env:GOOS="darwin"
go build -o launcher-macos launcher.go