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(Fake) Why I chose Golang as my next language

So far, I have been using Node.js everytime I needed to do something on the backend, but this time I decided to do something different. These are the factors that can help anyone make their decision:

1. Simplicity

Go has a super clean syntax, so it’s easy to dive right in without getting buried in language quirks or boilerplate.

2. Speed

Go is compiled, so it’s fast—faster than other languages (read JavaScript).

3. Built-In Concurrency

With goroutines and channels, Go makes concurrency easy and memory-efficient. And it is easy to understand, even for a first-timer.

4. Ready-to-Use Standard Library

Go’s standard library is packed with what I need: web server functions, JSON handling, and more. This cuts down on relying on external libraries, so there’s less clutter and fewer dependency issues later on.

5. Cross-Platform Deployment

One big win is that I can compile a Go binary on any OS, and it’ll work across Windows, macOS, and Linux. This makes deployment smoother and gives me flexibility for the future.

6. Designed by Experts

Go was created at Google by industry heavyweights like Rob Pike, Ken Thompson, and Robert Griesemer. These are the same people behind Unix and C, so they know what’s needed for a performant, reliable language.

7. Backward compatibility

Go is highly backward compatible; code written a decade ago is still valid today. This means I can choose a single learning resource without worrying about its relevance over time.

Bottom Line

Go has what I need for a high-performance, reliable backend that’s easy to maintain. It’s simple where it counts, and it performs where it matters. For a personal project or a professional project, Go fits well everywhere.

But…

These sound good and could be real reasons to choose Golang, but these were not the real reason why I chose it. I am writing a post soon explaining why I really chose Golang

Thoughts by Abhishek. Written by AI