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Build your first CLI tool with Go

Command-line interfaces (CLI) are an essential part of many software development projects, providing a powerful and efficient way for users to interact with a system. Golang, also known as Go, is a popular programming language that is well-suited to building CLI tools. It is efficient, easy to learn and provides a variety of built-in libraries and frameworks that make it easy to work with the command line.

This talk wil provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the key principles and techniques for building CLI tools using Golang that are easy to use, maintain and distribute.

The talk will address the following topics:

- Overview of Golang libraries and frameworks that are useful for building CLI tools, such as Cobra and flag, and how to use them effectively.
- Techniques for building CLI tools that are easy to use, such as providing clear and concise usage messages, handling errors and providing clear output.
- Best practices for testing and debugging CLI tools, such as how to test command-line arguments and how to provide helpful error messages.
- Strategies for building CLI tools that are easy to distribute and maintain, such as using versioning and providing clear documentation.
- Discussion of real-world examples and case studies of CLI tools built using Golang and how they were used to solve real-world problems
- Tips and tricks for building more advanced CLI tools, such as how to integrate with other systems and how to handle complex command-line arguments.

Jyotsna Gupta

Ex-Senior Software Engineer at Gojek | Mozilla Tech Speaker

Bengaluru, India

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