Going with Go
2023
Create Robust "Enums" in Go
·6 mins
While Go doesn’t have proper enums, you can create a more robust enum-like construct using interfaces and structs.
Things to Consider When Going With sqlc
·4 mins
sqlc is a fantastic time and boilerplate saver, but is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Here are a few drawbacks I think people should be aware of.
Partially-Implemented Interfaces in Go
·3 mins
When you just want to implement one or two methods … but be careful.
User or *User - Do We Need Struct Pointers Everywhere?
·8 mins
A bit of up-front thinking can help make our Go code cleaner and more performant.
2022
Go: Import Cycles via Third Packages Are Not Permitted
·3 mins
You cannot trick the Go compiler, and that is a good thing.
pq or pgx - Which Driver Should I Go With?
·4 mins
If you are betting on PostgreSQL, pgx is the right choice.
2021
Implementing a Generic Filter Function in Go
·4 mins
This article will demonstrate the implementation of a generic slice filter function using the new type parameters syntax.
2020
Use Dotenv Files When Developing Your Go Apps
·3 mins
Overcome the hurdles of managing environment variables, while developing your next Go app.
2019
X509: Certificate Signed by Unknown Authority (Running a Go App Inside a Docker Container)
·1 min
Here is how to fix it.