Changelog Master Feed Pitching Go in 2025 (Go Time #339)
Dec 10, 2024
Kent Quirk, an experienced software engineer, and Christian Gabrielsson, who specializes in pitching Go in professional settings, discuss the contemporary relevance of Go amid evolving programming languages. They tackle the challenges of introducing new technologies in organizations and the stability and maintainability that Go offers. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI tools in software engineering, emphasizing the importance of human expertise. Additionally, they share insights on technology choices and how best to utilize Go in modern applications.
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Go vs. MuleSoft
- Christian Gabrielsson proposed using Go at a company heavily reliant on MuleSoft.
- Despite a successful proof-of-concept, the proposal failed due to the company's existing infrastructure and perceived overhead of switching.
Switching to Go
- Kent Quirk shared his experience switching a team from Node.js to Go in 2014.
- The switch was successful due to Go's simplicity and maintainability, especially in callback-heavy logic.
Technology vs. Culture
- Technical superiority doesn't guarantee adoption, especially in business contexts.
- Companies prioritize existing investments and established processes.