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+# main target
+all: build-css build-go
+
+# build css with tailwind
+build-css:
+	pnpm run tw:prod
+
+# build Go application
+build-go:
+	go build -o ./build/potoforio ./cmd/main.go
+
+# cleans up prod css
+clean-css:
+	rm -f ./static/styles.css
+
+# clean all
+clean: clean-css
+	rm -f ./build/potoforio