Go: Open source programming language
Statically typed, compiled language by Google focused on simplicity, concurrency, and fast compilation.
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Go is a statically typed, compiled programming language originally developed at Google in 2007. The language compiles to native machine code and features a garbage collector, built-in concurrency primitives called goroutines, and a comprehensive standard library. Go uses a simple syntax similar to C but with memory safety features and automatic memory management. It is commonly used for web services, distributed systems, command-line tools, and cloud infrastructure applications.
Built-in Concurrency
Go provides goroutines and channels as first-class language features for concurrent programming. This allows developers to handle thousands of concurrent operations with minimal overhead.
Fast Compilation
The Go compiler produces native binaries quickly, enabling rapid development cycles. Single binary deployment eliminates dependency management issues in production environments.
Simple Syntax
Go uses a minimalist syntax with 25 keywords and enforced formatting standards. The language deliberately omits features like generics (until Go 1.18) and inheritance to maintain simplicity.
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