go-backend-best-practices

Standardize Go backend service architecture with Uber-style error handling, concurrency, and project layout.

1|Updated May 21, 2026
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npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill go-backend-best-practices-hiddink-ai
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Skill: go-backend-best-practices
Source: https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness/tree/main/templates/skills/go-backend-best-practices
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hiddink-ai/hiddink-harness --skill go-backend-best-practices-hiddink-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the inconsistency and technical debt that arise when building Go services without a unified architectural standard, ensuring production-grade reliability and maintainability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Standardized Layout: Enforces the Go standard project layout for clear separation of concerns between business logic, API definitions, and infrastructure.
  • Uber-Style Best Practices: Implements battle-tested patterns for error handling, concurrency management, and dependency injection.
  • Use Case: When starting a new microservice or refactoring legacy code, use this skill to ensure your error wrapping, goroutine lifecycle management, and testing strategies align with industry-leading performance and safety standards.

Quick Start

Apply the go-backend-best-practices skill to audit the current project structure and refactor the error handling patterns.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-backend-best-practices

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

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How do I standardize Go backend project layout for microservices?▼

To standardize Go backend project layout, enforce the standard Go project structure to separate business logic, API definitions, and infrastructure, ensuring clear boundaries for maintainable microservices.

What are Uber-style patterns for Go error handling and concurrency?▼

Uber-style patterns for Go error handling and concurrency implement battle-tested strategies for robust error wrapping, safe goroutine lifecycle management, and dependency injection in production-ready services.

How do I refactor legacy Go code to improve error management and maintainability?▼

Refactor legacy Go code by applying standardized architectural patterns to audit the current project structure, enforce robust error wrapping, and align testing strategies with industry-leading safety standards.

Does this approach support table-driven testing and dependency injection in Golang?▼

Yes, this approach supports table-driven testing and dependency injection in Golang by satisfying specific requirements for structured configuration validation and enforcing battle-tested Uber-style architectural patterns.

When do I need structured configuration validation in Go backend services?▼

You need structured configuration validation in Go backend services when developing production-ready microservices that require high maintainability, robust error management, and standardized architectural safety.