Does it provide implementation for observability?

Yes, it includes patterns for structured logging using the slog package and context-aware logging for better traceability.

Can I use it to learn Go type composition?

Yes, the skill specializes in explaining and implementing composition over inheritance using Go's unique interface system.

Does this skill follow specific Go standards?

Yes, it adheres to Effective Go and the Google Go Style Guide to ensure all generated code is idiomatic and maintainable.

What error handling patterns are supported?

The skill supports sentinel errors, error wrapping with %w, custom error types, and idiomatic error checking using the errors package.

Can it help me write unit tests?

Absolutely. It provides standardized templates for table-driven unit tests, which is the preferred way to test Go code.

Go Language Fundamentals

Name: Go Language Fundamentals
Author: pluginagentmarketplace

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Learning & Documentation

Provides expert guidance on idiomatic Go programming, covering core syntax, type systems, and production-ready error handling patterns.

About

The Go Fundamentals skill empowers Claude to assist developers in writing clean, efficient, and idiomatic Go code. It provides deep expertise in Go's type system, interface design, and robust error-handling strategies based on the Effective Go and Google Go Style Guide standards. Whether you are building resilient retry logic, implementing structured logging with slog, or creating table-driven unit tests, this skill ensures your Go applications follow industry best practices for maintainability and performance.

Key Features

Idiomatic interface design and composition patterns
Table-driven unit testing frameworks for Go
Advanced error handling with wrapping and custom types
Validation rules for types, structs, and packages
Production-ready retry logic and structured logging templates
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing robust error handling and observability in backend services
Refactoring legacy Go code to follow Effective Go standards
Onboarding developers to idiomatic Go syntax and interface patterns

About

Key Features

Idiomatic interface design and composition patterns
Table-driven unit testing frameworks for Go
Advanced error handling with wrapping and custom types
Validation rules for types, structs, and packages
Production-ready retry logic and structured logging templates
3 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Implementing robust error handling and observability in backend services
Refactoring legacy Go code to follow Effective Go standards
Onboarding developers to idiomatic Go syntax and interface patterns