A Witch's Guide to Go - 3 Charms to Enchant Your Software

Explore the magical world of software design in Go through this enchanting 17-minute conference talk from GopherCon 2023. Delve into the "black art" of software design as Dr. Rebecca Bilbro draws parallels between John Ousterhout's Stanford course on distributed systems and the mystical realm of programming. Discover three powerful "charms" to enhance your Go software, inspired by Ousterhout's teachings and applied to the context of distributed systems. Learn how to decompose complex problems, harness Go's concurrency magic, and master memory management techniques. Gain insights into transforming seemingly arcane programming practices into practical, everyday magic that empowers both seasoned developers and newcomers alike. Uncover the secrets to designing robust, efficient Go programs and defending your codebase against potential pitfalls.