The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Go is eating the world of software (Interview)
Jul 25, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Ron Evans, an expert in Go programming and TinyGo, shares insights on how Go is transforming software development, especially for microcontrollers and web browsers. He introduces GopherBot, a plushie programmed with Go, and highlights TinyGo's role in optimizing coding for resource-limited devices. The conversation also delves into Go's reliability compared to traditional languages, the vibrant TinyGo community, and the intersection of technology and ethics in fields like bioinformatics.
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GopherBot's Success
- Ron Evans showcased GopherBot, a robotic gopher plushie, at Embedded World.
- Its cuteness captivated attendees, proving a surprising hit at the conference.
GopherBot's TinyGo API
- GopherBot's programmability in TinyGo offers a user-friendly API.
- Its simple commands, like "antenna.blink," leverage Go's concurrency for seamless multitasking.
Go's Simplicity Aids TinyGo
- Go's simplicity benefits compiler development by minimizing potential errors.
- TinyGo leverages Go's standard libraries to convert code into SSA form before targeting various LLVM backends.