Go: The Good, the Bad, and the Meh - A Decade Later

In 2013, the article "Go: The Good, the Bad, and the Meh" gained significant attention in the programming community. Now, ten years later, the author reflects on what they got right, what has changed, and what they missed about the Go programming language.

Looking back, the author still stands by their original assessment of the "good" aspects of Go. The language's simplicity, performance, and built-in concurrency support continue to be highly regarded by developers.

However, the biggest change in Go over the past decade has been the addition of generics. Previously listed as a drawback, the introduction of generics in Go version 1.18 in February 2022 has addressed this concern. Developers can now write generic functions and data structures with ease, improving code reusability and type safety.

Another significant change is the introduction of Go modules. In the past, the GOPATH system was used for managing dependencies, but now Go modules provide a more streamlined approach. With Go modules, developers can easily manage and import external packages, making dependency management more efficient.

Overall, Go has evolved and matured over the past ten years, addressing some of the initial criticisms and enhancing its capabilities. Developers can now enjoy the benefits of generics and improved dependency management while still appreciating the language's simplicity and performance.

To stay up to date with the latest news and developments in the Go community, developers can follow the official Go blog and join online forums and communities dedicated to Go programming.