go-google-best-practices

What problem does it solve?

Go developers often struggle to write consistent, idiomatic Go code across teams. This skill provides a structured set of Google Go Best Practices to standardize naming, error handling, performance, and testing, helping teams produce high-quality, maintainable codebases.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Naming conventions: Avoid repetition, prefer concise, descriptive names, and minimize boilerplate.
• Error handling & testing: Structured errors, meaningful context, and runnable examples to validate behavior.
• Performance & idioms: Guidance on efficient patterns, zero-allocation techniques, and Go-specific idioms.
• Use Case: A mid-sized Go service can be reviewed and refactored to align with Google's Best Practices using the included references.

Quick Start

Review your Go code against Google's Go Best Practices to improve naming, error handling, performance, and testing.