Beyond database/sql: The Driver Pattern

This talk explores how the Driver Pattern can revolutionize your approach to dependency management in Go applications.

Key Topics Covered

• Driver Pattern Fundamentals: Understanding the core concepts and benefits
• Beyond Standard Interfaces: Taking interface patterns to the next level
• Shared Functionality: Encapsulating common behavior across dependencies
• Real-world Applications: Practical examples and use cases
• Go's database/sql Package: How the standard library implements this pattern

Audience Takeaways

Attendees learned:

• How to identify opportunities for the Driver Pattern
• Techniques for encapsulating shared functionality
• Best practices for dependency management in Go
• How to elevate traditional interface implementations

Presented at GoLab 2022 in Florence, Italy, sharing insights about advanced Go patterns with the European Go community.