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So do we like Generics or not? (Go Time #286)
Jul 25, 2023
Roger Peppe and Bryan Boreham join Mat and Kris to discuss the state of Generics in Go, including benefits like cleaner code, solving problems with few lines of code, and simplifying processes with the slices package. They also explore limitations and challenges, potential performance implications, and technical aspects of implementing generics at compile time. The discussion covers unpopular opinions, code formatting, balance between simplicity and help, tech debt, debt management, risk-taking in interactions, and collaboration despite mistakes.
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- Generics in Go were both feared and eagerly anticipated, causing hesitation and adoption issues.
- Different perspectives on Generics in Go resulted in varied opinions regarding its impact on the language.
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