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The Go Programming Language

Google TechTalks · talk · Watch on YouTube

C, C++, Rust, Go & systems languagesProgramming language design

What it is

Rob Pike's October 2009 Google Tech Talk introducing Go, a new experimental systems language designed for fast builds, concurrency and garbage collection. It covers the goals, syntax and type system.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Used as the primary source for what Go's creators originally promised, such as fast compiles, systems-language framing, safety and generics.

  • 1 people recommended it
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  • 0 strong recommendations
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What HN commenters said

  1. “A good starting point is their FAQ page and also the tech talk at youtube”

    Go announcement talk covering goals and design

    ypavan, 2009-11 · Recommendation · in “Google Go: A New Programming Language That’s Python Meets C++”

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Topics: golang, rob pike, language design, compilation speed, concurrency

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