{"id":15479,"date":"2024-08-13T07:55:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/TheNextWeb=1409299"},"modified":"2024-08-13T07:55:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-13T07:55:42","slug":"why-go-programming-language-is-on-the-rise-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.londonchiropracter.com\/?p=15479","title":{"rendered":"Why Go programming language is on the rise (again)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Go was first released as an open source programming language<\/a> in 2009, and it\u2019s had its ups and downs over the past 15 years.<\/p>\n

Although it was only released in November 2009, Go saw such a dramatic rise in interest that it was named the 2009 Programming Language of the Year by the TIOBE Index, which awards this title to the language with the highest rise in rank in a full-year period.<\/p>\n

In just two months, Go had rocketed to the top 20 of the Language of the Year ranking, which tracks a language\u2019s popularity according to how often it\u2019s being looked up across more than 20 search platforms.<\/p>\n

The years since have been a bit of a roller coaster for Go. It\u2019s seen TIOBE Index rankings<\/a> outside of the top 50, but it also netted a second Language of the Year win for its resurgence in 2016.<\/p>\n

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This year, it\u2019s maintained a position in the top 10 for a number of months. And with the US National Security Agency advising that developers<\/a> should shift away from C and C++ to more memory safe programming languages, such as Go, its position among the top programming languages is sure to be sealed.<\/p>\n

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In fact, when it was first developed at Google, the intention was to offer a simpler, more modern alternative to C and C++ for systems programming. And while these languages still have more to offer in terms of control over hardware, Go can offer easier concurrency as well as safer memory management.<\/p>\n

Strengths and capabilities<\/h2>\n

Go also shares Python\u2019s strengths of simplicity and readability, but unlike Python<\/a>, it\u2019s statically typed, similar to Java. And while Java has long been a mainstay for developers, with mature libraries and frameworks, Go is a staunch challenger with workarounds for many of Java\u2019s complexities, such as the need for a virtual machine, and better support for concurrency.<\/p>\n

That said, the two don\u2019t need to be seen as rivals as both Go and Java serve different purposes and can even be found to co-exist within projects.<\/p>\n

Go also has a robust standard library to help simplify routine development. And the language\u2019s simplicity makes it easier to pick up for newcomers. Some have learned the basics in a matter of hours \u2014 though you could say that, like the Chinese strategy game of the same name, it might take moments to learn but a lifetime to master, owing to its flexibility and potential.<\/p>\n

And, given that it\u2019s open source with an active community, Go is continuously improving in a way that is responsive to developers\u2019 needs. From its outset, Go was built to serve the modern development environment. In its latest developer survey<\/a>, 80% of respondents said they trust the Go team to do what\u2019s best for developers when it comes to maintaining and evolving the language.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s no surprise, then, that Go is finding use at the forefront of modern software development in AI and machine learning (ML) applications. Python is already quite dominant in AI and ML, but Go\u2019s efficiency with large amounts of data shows potential here.<\/p>\n

Respondents to the Go developer survey indicated that Go is a strong platform for AI\/ML applications and the majority are either already using Go or would like to migrate to Go for AI workloads and builds such as summarisation tools, text generators, and chatbots.<\/p>\n

Go is best applied to building applications and services that need scalability built in from day one. Where it really shines is in developing cloud-native applications, but its lightweight features and concurrency also add to its appeal for microservices and infrastructure tools.<\/p>\n

Container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker are both written in Go, which is popular for DevOps tools because of its speed, reliability, and ease of maintenance.<\/p>\n

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Overall, the Go ecosystem is a healthy one, with a large number of libraries and frameworks suited to various development needs. The fact that it can be picked up easily could add to its attraction as a value-add for any developer\u2019s skill set. And developers seem to like working with Go, with a 93% satisfaction rate recorded in its latest developer survey.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s seen by developers as a language for modern, cloud-based development and, while it\u2019s had a bumpy road to get there, its position among the world\u2019s most popular programming languages could be assured for some time to come.<\/p>\n

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