Go Frameworks: Weighing Performance Vs Flexibility
Go devs often avoid frameworks due to imposed constraints & performance overhead but may use them for rapid dev or standardized coding practices when weighing trade-offs & considering project goals & flexibility needs.
Choosing a framework at the beginning of a project can have a lasting impact on its future. In Go development, it's common to hear that using frameworks is not recommended. This stands in contrast to most other programming languages, where frameworks are a standard tool for structuring applications. Why does the Go community tend to avoid frameworks, and in what cases might using one be a reasonable decision? Let’s explore this in detail. Many developers prefer to avoid frameworks because they often impose architectural constraints and limit flexibility. Over time, these constraints can become...