golang-patterns

Review Go code for idiomatic concurrency, error handling, and interface design.

1|12|Updated Feb 23, 2026
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Skill: golang-patterns
Source: https://github.com/ChatAndBuild/chatchat-skills/tree/main/skills/golang-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ChatAndBuild/chatchat-skills --skill golang-patterns-chatandbuild

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers implement or review Go code to ensure idiomatic concurrency, error handling, interface design, package structure, service patterns, readability, correctness, and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Concurrency Patterns: Offers guidelines for safer concurrency and cancellation behavior.
  • Error Handling: Provides best practices for error wrapping and sentinel errors.
  • Context Patterns: Explains the use of context.WithCancel, context.WithTimeout, and context.WithDeadline.
  • Testing Patterns: Suggests table-driven tests for structured test cases.
  • Interface Design: Offers advice on interface segregation at the call site to avoid large shared interfaces.
  • Use Case: Ideal for developers who need to review or improve Go code, especially in areas like concurrency and error handling.

Quick Start

Apply the Golang Patterns Skill to your codebase to identify idiomatic patterns and best practices for Go programming.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-patterns

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

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What are the best practices for Go concurrency and cancellation behavior?

Go concurrency best practices involve using idiomatic patterns for safer goroutine execution and cancellation. Applying these patterns ensures correct synchronization and prevents resource leaks during concurrent processing.

How do I handle errors in Go using wrapping and sentinel errors?

Go error handling best practices use error wrapping to add context and sentinel errors for expected specific conditions. This approach maintains error chain integrity while improving code readability and debugging.

How do I use context patterns like WithCancel and WithTimeout in Go?

Go context patterns use context.WithCancel, context.WithTimeout, and context.WithDeadline to manage deadlines and cancellation signals. These patterns propagate cancellation down the call stack to safely terminate long-running operations.

What is the best way to structure Go tests for maintainability?

The best way to structure Go tests is using table-driven tests for organized test cases. This pattern separates test inputs from validation logic, improving readability and maintainability across complex scenarios.

How do I design Go interfaces to avoid large shared interfaces?

Go interface design best practices recommend interface segregation at the call site to avoid large shared interfaces. Defining small, consumer-specific interfaces reduces coupling and improves overall code maintainability.

Can I use these Go development patterns to review existing codebases?

Yes, these Go development patterns are ideal for reviewing existing codebases. They help identify non-idiomatic structures in concurrency, error handling, and package layout to enhance correctness and maintainability.