golang-patterns

Apply idiomatic Go patterns for error handling, concurrency, and interface design.

1|Updated Mar 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samymity/bridge-ventures-backend --skill golang-patterns-samymity
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Skill: golang-patterns
Source: https://github.com/samymity/bridge-ventures-backend/tree/main/.claude/skills/golang-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samymity/bridge-ventures-backend --skill golang-patterns-samymity

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Helps you avoid common Go pitfalls and produce maintainable code by applying widely used idioms for structure, errors, concurrency, and interfaces.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Idiomatic Go guidance: Promotes readability and “boring in the best way” conventions, including package layout, naming, and zero-value design.
  • Practical error-handling patterns: Teaches error wrapping with context, domain-specific error types, and correct use of errors.Is and errors.As without ignoring failures.
  • Concurrency and interface design principles: Covers worker pools, context cancellation, graceful shutdown, goroutine leak prevention, and small, focused interfaces.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to review your Go function for idiomatic structure, error handling, and concurrency safety, then propose concrete improvements based on these patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-patterns

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

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How do I handle errors in Go without ignoring failures?

Idiomatic Go error handling requires contextual error wrapping and correct usage of errors.Is and errors.As to check specific failure types without ignoring them. This approach ensures maintainable domain-specific error types across HTTP servers and worker pipelines.

What's the best way to prevent goroutine leaks in concurrent Go programs?

Preventing goroutine leaks requires safe goroutine patterns that implement context cancellation and graceful shutdown. Applying idiomatic concurrency patterns to worker pools ensures pipelines terminate cleanly without leaving hanging background processes.

How do I structure Go packages and structs for better readability?

Structuring Go packages for readability involves applying idiomatic conventions like zero-value design, clear naming, and clean package layout. Focused interface design keeps modules small and maintainable for data-processing tasks.

Can I use idiomatic Go patterns to review existing HTTP server code?

Yes, you can review existing Go HTTP server code against idiomatic patterns to identify structural improvements. This refactoring process evaluates error handling, concurrency safety, and interface design to produce concrete recommendations for safer code.

When should I use worker pools with context cancellation in Go?

Use worker pools with context cancellation when building Go worker pipelines or data-processing modules that require graceful shutdown. This concurrency pattern prevents goroutine leaks and ensures background tasks terminate safely during application exit.