What kind of projects are best built with Google's Go language?

Question

Go's popularity is growing and I would like to know why would you consider building your projects with this language instead of other popular and powerful ones?

Answer 1

Go advantages over Java-Python:
https://www.quora.com/What-advantages-does-Go-have-compared-to-Java-or-Python

Go advantages/drawbacks:
http://apachebooster.com/kb/googles-go-a-modern-computer-language-advantages-drawbacks/

Future insights:
https://medium.com/@kevalpatel2106/why-should-you-learn-go-f607681fad65

10 languages to watch for in the future:
http://www.techworld.com/picture-gallery/apps/10-up-coming-programming-languages-for-developers-get-grips-with-3621455/

and finally, a small tutorial on Go (Dragon included):
https://code.tutsplus.com/tutorials/lets-go-object-oriented-programming-in-golang--cms-26540

Answer 2

Thank you guys! I appreciate all your helpful links, I was able to find very useful info 😊👌

I was hoping I could get some personal opinion from Go programmers before choosing the best answer :) I guess there must be very few out there so I will give some more time :)

Answer 3

@Aayushman, hey that's nice! what projects did you develop with Go? Is there a particular reason why you found the other ones better?

Answer 4

This answers the question in a light way so that anyone can get the idea, what the language proposes.

https://golang.org/doc/faq#What_is_the_purpose_of_the_project

Answer 5

Never thought of this question would love to know too

Answer 6

thx

Answer 7

@Paola I have used Go for 3 months but found Java and Kotlin and Python better