Changelog Master Feed What's new in Go 1.21 (Go Time #289)
Aug 30, 2023
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the release of Go 1.21, focusing on the addition of generics to the standard library. They also talk about automated optimization, backward compatibility, and new code generation. There is a discussion on the potential of incorporating WebAssembly in Go's backend. Other topics include minor changes in Go related to the flag package, the merits and drawbacks of XML and YAML, and upcoming features in Go 1.21.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Go 1.21 Release: Addition of Generics
05:16 • 32min
Automated optimization, backward compatibility, and new code generator
37:24 • 6min
Exploring the Potential of WebAssembly in Go's Backend
42:56 • 2min
Minor Changes in Go: Introduction of flags.boolFunk and Encouragement to Contribute
44:47 • 3min
Good and Bad of XML vs YAML
47:37 • 15min
Wrapping up the show and encouraging listener feedback
01:02:36 • 2min