Programming languages, Work Cultures Abroad and Joy | Abdullah Zaiter | Beyond Coding Podcast #110

Adopting Go

Abdullah Zaiter shares his experience with the Go programming language, highlighting its simplicity and ease of understanding, especially for those with a background in compiled languages like C. He acknowledges that transitioning to Go can be challenging for developers accustomed to JVM-based languages, as Go lacks certain object-oriented features like inheritance and default implementations 1. Despite these challenges, Abdullah appreciates Go's straightforward error handling and believes it allows for effective and fast iteration in projects 2.

I like the simplicity of Go. Coming from many compiled languages background like C, I got to understand Go pretty easily.

--- Abdullah Zaiter

Patrick Akil adds that Go's simplicity makes it comfortable for him to use, allowing him to focus on business logic and add value to projects efficiently 1.

   

Language Suitability

Choosing the right programming language involves considering both business needs and developer expertise. Abdullah emphasizes that Go can significantly reduce time to market, especially when a developer is well-versed in it, making it ideal for fast-paced projects 3. However, he notes that the choice of language should also consider the local developer market and the organization's existing expertise to ensure sustainability after project completion 3.

If you build a project and we build it as consultants, some point needs to go back into the organization.

--- Patrick Akil

Patrick agrees, highlighting the importance of leveraging existing organizational knowledge to avoid costly upskilling or hiring 4.