Go Standards

Core Rule: Use Go modules for dependencies, go test for testing, gofmt + go vet + golangci-lint for quality. Write idiomatic Go with explicit error handling.

When to use this skill

• When creating or managing Go modules and dependencies
• When writing or running tests in Go projects
• When formatting Go code or fixing linting issues
• When implementing error handling patterns
• When organizing package structure
• When deciding whether to create a new Go file or extend existing ones
• When setting up code quality checks (formatting, vetting, linting)
• When ensuring code follows Go idioms and best practices

Module Management

Use Go modules for all dependency management: