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Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering
Crawl, walk & run your way to usable CLIs in Go
Nov 12, 2024
Wesley Beary, an expert in CLI and API development at Anchor, shares insights from his journey in crafting user-friendly command-line interfaces. He discusses the balance between simplicity and advanced functionalities, emphasizing interactive modes for novices. Wesley explores the transition to Go for performance, the challenges of testing CLIs, and how self-documenting features can improve user experience. He also compares IDEs like IntelliJ and VS Code, shedding light on productivity tools that aid in software development.
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- The transition from Ruby to Go for CLI development highlights the significance of understanding different design philosophies and syntax.
- Effective testing in CLI development combines mocking with real API integration, enabling rapid iteration while ensuring command accuracy and coverage.
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