golang-patterns

Provides idiomatic Go patterns for error handling, concurrency, interfaces, and project structure.

1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
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Skill: golang-patterns
Source: https://github.com/xxih/ai-harness-zh/tree/main/references/translations/everything-claude-code/docs/zh-CN/skills/golang-patterns
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/xxih/ai-harness-zh --skill golang-patterns-xxih

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It addresses the difficulty of writing Go code that is clean, maintainable, and performant by providing clear patterns and best‑practice guidance.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Simplified error handling with context‑wrapped errors and custom error types.
  • Effective concurrency using worker pools, context timeouts, errgroup, and graceful shutdown patterns.
  • Idiomatic interface design encouraging small, focused interfaces and dependency injection.
  • Project structure guidance offering a standard layout for scalable Go applications.
  • Performance tips such as slice pre‑allocation and sync.Pool usage.

Quick Start

Ask the golang‑patterns skill to suggest the best practice for handling errors when opening a file.

Frequently Asked Questions about golang-patterns

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

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What is the best way to handle errors in Go applications?

Idiomatic Go concurrency uses worker pools, context timeouts, errgroup, and graceful shutdown patterns. These mechanisms ensure effective concurrency management and prevent goroutine leaks in your applications.

How do I structure a scalable Go project?

To structure a scalable Go project, apply a standard project layout that separates packages logically. This project structure guidance ensures your Go applications remain clean, maintainable, and performant.

What are idiomatic Go interface design patterns?

Idiomatic Go interface design encourages small, focused interfaces and dependency injection. This pattern reduces coupling and makes your Go code more flexible, testable, and maintainable.

How can I optimize Go performance for slice allocations?

To optimize Go performance for slice allocations, use slice pre-allocation and sync.Pool usage. These performance tips reduce garbage collection overhead and improve application responsiveness.