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A guide to building Gleam apps for web, desktop, and mobile

This comprehensive guide demonstrates how to build a full-stack task management application called Doable using the Gleam programming language. The tutorial covers creating a JSON HTTP API compiled to Erlang, a browser frontend, and cross-platform desktop/mobile apps via Tauri, all sharing the same Gleam types and validation. It provides practical insights into database persistence, HTTP routing, and multi-platform development workflows.

Background

Gleam is a statically typed functional programming language that compiles to Erlang and JavaScript, gaining popularity for building reliable web applications. Tauri is a framework for building lightweight, secure desktop and mobile applications using web technologies.

Source
Lobsters
Published
May 1, 2026 at 03:25 AM
Score
6.0 / 10