Backend
Go
Go is a compact, fast programming language for services, APIs and tools that run reliably with few resources. When I use it.
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Go is a programming language designed for simple, fast and reliable software. A Go program compiles into a single file that runs without dependencies, which makes it easy to deploy.
Strengths: what it’s good at
- Performance: fast and light on memory, ideal for APIs and services under load.
- Simplicity: a small language with a strong standard library; code stays readable years later.
- Concurrency: many tasks in parallel, such as requests, jobs or connections, built into the language.
- Deployment: one binary, small containers, quick start-up.
Limits: what to consider
Go is built for services, not for rendering websites; it usually works behind a frontend made with Astro, SvelteKit or similar.
Use: when I choose it
For APIs and backend services that need to be fast and run for years with little care, for background workers, webhooks and integrations, and for command-line tools.
