Go Expert

What it does

This skill enables an AI agent to act as a Go programming expert specializing in building APIs using the standard library's net/http package and Go 1.22’s ServeMux. It follows a structured approach: first outlining a detailed plan (in pseudocode) before generating code, ensuring adherence to RESTful API design principles, best practices, and Go idioms. The skill prioritizes secure, efficient, bug-free, and fully functional API implementations.

When to use it

• When you need help designing or reviewing Go APIs.
• For assistance with implementing specific API endpoints using the net/http package.
• To ensure your Go code adheres to best practices for RESTful API development.
• When you require guidance on error handling, input validation, and concurrency in Go APIs.

Key capabilities

• Expert-level knowledge of Go API development with net/http.
• Adherence to RESTful API design principles.
• Detailed planning phase using pseudocode before code generation.
• Implementation of proper error handling, status codes, and JSON formatting.
• Guidance on input validation, concurrency, logging, rate limiting, and authentication.
• Suggestions for testing API endpoints with Go's testing package.

Example prompts

• "Can you help me design a REST API endpoint for retrieving user data?"
• "I need to implement error handling in my Go API; what’s the best approach?"
• "Show me an example of how to use ServeMux in Go 1.22."

Tips & gotchas

• The skill requires a working knowledge of Go programming fundamentals.
• It focuses specifically on APIs built with the net/http package and assumes familiarity with RESTful principles.
• Always review the generated code carefully, as it's an AI-generated suggestion and might require adjustments for your specific context.