golang-patterns

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

1|Updated Mar 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/xxih/ai-harness-zh --skill golang-patterns-xxih
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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.