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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the seven deadly sins of Go and the importance of considering different use cases in software development. They also explore the evolution of concurrency patterns in Go, the concept of gluttony in programming, and the pros and cons of Go frameworks. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of avoiding unknown unknowns and over-engineering, and share their opinions on vampires. The significance of documentation and sources of information in investigating code changes is also highlighted, along with the unpopular opinion that Go is a great language for software engineering.
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- Proper error handling is crucial in Go to ensure code quality and avoid crashes or unexpected behaviors.
- Mindful evaluation of dependencies and frameworks is important to prevent code overload, complexity, and potential security vulnerabilities.
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Wrath: Misusing panic and not handling errors properly
Wrath involves misusing panic by using it in situations where errors should be properly handled. It's important to treat panic as an exceptional case rather than a routine flow of your code. Instead of relying on panic or must functions, make use of error handling and return proper errors when necessary. By properly handling errors, you can ensure better code quality and avoid unnecessary crashes or unexpected behaviors.
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