Are there any advantages to using Go Modules vs git submodule for something like installing a theme? Wondering what the recommended way is going forward. Asking from two perspectives: Should I migrate existing sites to use Modules (if the theme is set up correctly for go modules)? Should the Quick…

Go modules require golang be installed, where git submodules just require git. After that I think it’s preference. Well, hugo modules are dope as hell. That’s also for consideration. :sunglasses: I prefer remembering to hugo mod init on each project than recalling the git submodules commands, as I…

Go Modules vs git submodule?

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