5 Mistakes C-C++ Devs Make While Writing Go

5 Mistakes C-C++ Devs Make While Writing Go

Explore common pitfalls C/C++ developers encounter when transitioning to Go in this 30-minute conference talk from GopherCon 2018. Gain insights into the fundamental differences between C/C++ and Go programming paradigms, and learn how to adopt the "Go way" of writing more effective code. Discover best practices for C programmers learning Go, including how to avoid bringing C-style concepts like obfuscated pointer math into Go projects. Benefit from the speaker's unique perspective as a newcomer to Go, and understand how to leverage Go's strengths while breaking away from C/C++ habits.