Go Backend Development FAQs

Question 1

Which Go frameworks and libraries are supported?

Accepted Answer

The skill is proficient in the most popular Go ecosystems including Gin, Chi, Echo, and Fiber for routing, as well as pgx, sqlc, and GORM for database operations and type-safe query generation.

Question 2

How does this skill improve my backend development workflow?

Accepted Answer

It eliminates boilerplate by scaffolding standardized project layouts, implementing Clean Architecture patterns, and setting up observability tools like slog and OpenTelemetry, allowing you to focus on core business logic.

Question 3

What does the Go Backend Development skill do?

Accepted Answer

This skill empowers Claude to build production-grade Go backend services from scratch. It handles project initialization, framework selection, database integration with sqlc/pgx, and implements 2025 modern best practices automatically.

Question 4

Can it help with DevOps and deployment tasks?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. The skill generates production-ready Docker configurations, multi-stage Dockerfiles, and CI/CD pipelines (such as GitHub Actions) to ensure your Go service is ready for the cloud.

Question 5

Does it support API technologies beyond REST?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Beyond standard RESTful APIs, the skill provides full support for gRPC service implementation, Protobuf definitions using the Buf toolchain, and gRPC-gateway for transcoding.

Go Backend Development

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Go Backend Development

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