Go for the JavaScript Developer: What Tripped Me Up and What Finally Made Sense

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I was really offended when Go first refused to compile my code because of a single unused variable. In JavaScript it's perfectly possible to have a dozen such variables without anyone noticing, but Go focused on one and basically told me to clean my room. Even though I've now been using both languages for a long time, I can state that the offence I felt at the beginning has changed into respect. If you're using JavaScript and are wondering whether Go is worth your time, then this is the article I wish I had read at the start. I'll explain the areas in which I had the most difficulty: errors, c

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