Why Create an App in Go?
Learn about the features of Go that make it the top choice for creating microservices in high-traffic environments.
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Why Go?
There are plenty of coding languages out there, so why should one choose Go?
Well, it depends on the use case. But in most scenarios, Go is a compelling choice because of the following reasons:
It's a statically typed, compiled language, so there are no syntax error traps to worry about.
It's very simple to learn. Anyone familiar with C will feel right at home.
It has clear, uncomplicated syntax and terminology, unlike some other modern languages.
All this makes it super easy for a developer to ramp up and start writing and maintaining applications in Go in no time.
Ease of use aside, Go also supports a bunch of useful little features.
Besides featuring an adorable gopher for a mascot, Go is a power-packed language with lots of critical features. Let’s discuss some of these in detail below.
Compact executable
Go compiles the entire code, including dependencies, into one simple, easy-to-handle executable file. The compilation process is fast compared to most languages, saving a lot of time and resources for the build machine. Additionally, this executable file is quite lightweight and small in size, making it quite easy to distribute and deploy. ...