Go Database Patterns

Overview

Go's database ecosystem provides multiple layers of abstraction for SQL database integration. From the standard library's database/sql to enhanced libraries like sqlx and PostgreSQL-optimized pgx, developers can choose the right tool for their performance and ergonomics needs.

Key Features:

• 🔌 database/sql: Standard interface for any SQL database
• 🚀 sqlx: Convenience methods with struct scanning and named queries
• 🐘 pgx: PostgreSQL-native driver with maximum performance
• 📦 Repository Pattern: Interface-based data access for testability
• 🔄 Migrations: Schema versioning with golang-migrate
• ⚡ Connection Pooling: Production-ready connection management
• 🔒 Transaction Safety: Context-aware transaction handling

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