Spooky Go

A Halloween-themed exploration of Go's most surprising and unexpected behaviors that can catch even experienced developers off guard.

Key Topics Covered

• Hidden Gotchas: Subtle language behaviors that trip up experts
• Unexpected Quirks: Counter-intuitive Go features and edge cases
• Language Mysteries: Deep dives into Go's more obscure characteristics
• Expert Blind Spots: Common misconceptions even seasoned Go developers have
• Spooky Surprises: Fun and educational examples of Go's weird behaviors

Audience Takeaways

Attendees learned:

• How to identify and avoid common Go pitfalls
• Understanding of Go's more subtle language features
• Recognition of edge cases that can cause unexpected behavior
• Appreciation for the complexity hiding beneath Go's simple surface

Perfect timing for Halloween, this talk combined education with entertainment while exploring the darker corners of the Go programming language. Presented at GoWestConf 2023 in Utah.