go-best-practices

Document Go project conventions for structure, error handling, concurrency, interfaces, and testing.

Updated Dec 4, 2025
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SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Go development best practices, patterns, and conventions to help teams write clean, maintainable, and reliable Go code across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Project structure guidance for organizing cmd/, internal/, pkg/, and modules.
  • Error handling and concurrency patterns including idiomatic retries, wrapping, sentinel errors, and WaitGroups.
  • Interfaces and testing conventions covering small interfaces, interface composition, and table-driven tests.
  • Use cases include starting a new Go project, refactoring legacy code, or performing a code review to ensure consistency with established patterns.

Quick Start

Apply these Go patterns to your project to improve maintainability and reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-best-practices

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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What are Go best practices for structuring a project layout?

Go project layout best practices recommend organizing code into cmd/, internal/, and pkg/ directories within modules to reduce variability. Structuring projects this way ensures consistent patterns and naming across large monorepos and new modules.

How do I handle errors and concurrency in Golang?

Handle errors and concurrency in Golang using idiomatic patterns like error wrapping, sentinel errors, and WaitGroups. These conventions ensure reliable concurrent execution and clear error tracing across modules during code reviews.

What is the best way to define interfaces and write table-driven tests in Go?

The best way to define interfaces in Go is keeping them small and using composition, while table-driven tests standardize testing conventions. These patterns improve code quality and maintainability across large projects.

Can I apply these Go conventions to legacy code refactoring?

Yes, you can apply these Go conventions to legacy code refactoring to enforce consistent patterns. The guidelines satisfy requirements for structured project layout, error handling, and testing conventions in existing codebases.

When do I need Go conventions for monorepo code reviews?

You need Go conventions for monorepo code reviews when consistent patterns and naming are required across large modules. Establishing project structure and concurrency norms reduces variability and improves overall code quality.