golang

Enforce idiomatic Go patterns for concurrency, error handling, and interfaces.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/curphey/bosun --skill golang-curphey
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Skill: golang
Source: https://github.com/curphey/bosun/tree/main/skills/golang
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/curphey/bosun --skill golang-curphey

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Go code often suffers from verbose interfaces, scattered error handling, and unsafe concurrency patterns. This skill guides teams to adopt idiomatic Go practices to improve readability, reliability, and maintainability across projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Enforces compact interfaces and idiomatic naming to reduce coupling and improve testability.
  • Guides safe concurrency, error wrapping, and context propagation for robust production-grade Go code.
  • Use Case: when starting a new Go microservice, apply these guidelines to design clean APIs and reliable error handling.

Quick Start

Provide your Go project and let the Skill guide idiomatic patterns and review.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang

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

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How do I enforce idiomatic Go patterns for concurrency and error handling?

Idiomatic Go patterns are enforced by applying guidelines for safe concurrency, explicit error wrapping, and context propagation. This approach improves code readability and maintainability across Go projects during design and code reviews.

What is the best way to structure Go interfaces to reduce coupling?

Structuring Go interfaces to reduce coupling requires defining small, well-typed interfaces with idiomatic naming. This practice minimizes dependencies and significantly improves overall testability across your Go microservices.

How do I write table-driven tests for a Go microservice?

Table-driven tests in Go are written by following established patterns and anti-patterns provided as references. This skill guides the creation of robust tests that satisfy requirements for reliable context propagation and explicit error handling.

Does this approach work for reviewing existing Go codebases?

This approach works for existing Go codebases by applying idiomatic patterns directly during code reviews and coaching scenarios. It identifies scattered error handling and unsafe concurrency, guiding teams toward reliable production-grade code.

Why does my Go project suffer from verbose interfaces and unsafe concurrency?

Go projects suffer from verbose interfaces and unsafe concurrency when idiomatic practices are not applied. Adopting compact interfaces, safe concurrency patterns, and context propagation resolves these maintainability and reliability issues.