After first introducing their new Google Go programming language over two years ago, Google has now announced that it will now be launching Google GO 1.0 in early 2012. The new Google Go will become part of the Google App Engine service when it comes out of its ‘experimental status’.
Google Go has been designed by Google to provide a lower level programming language that’s aimed at controlling the power of multicore processors using methods of “garbage collection” popularized by Java and used to free up valuable resources that programs have finished with.
Andrew Gerrand, Google’s Go developer advocate explains: “The plan is to launch Go 1 in early 2012. We hope to bring the Go App Engine runtime out of ‘experimental’ status at the same time,”
Features and Benefits of Google Go
Google Go, also known as Golang, is designed to be simple, efficient, and reliable. One of its standout features is its concurrency model, which is based on goroutines and channels. This model allows developers to write programs that can perform multiple tasks simultaneously, making it ideal for modern, multicore processors. The language also includes a robust standard library, which provides a wide range of built-in functions and packages to handle common programming tasks.
Another significant advantage of Google Go is its performance. The language is compiled, which means that Go programs are converted directly into machine code that the processor can execute. This results in faster execution times compared to interpreted languages like Python or JavaScript. Additionally, Go’s garbage collection system helps manage memory efficiently, reducing the risk of memory leaks and other related issues.
Real-World Applications and Community Support
Since its inception, Google Go has been adopted by numerous companies and organizations for a variety of applications. For example, Docker, the popular containerization platform, is written in Go. This choice was made because of Go’s efficiency and its ability to handle concurrent tasks, which are crucial for managing containers. Similarly, Kubernetes, the widely-used container orchestration system, also relies on Go for its performance and scalability.
The Go programming language has a vibrant and growing community. Numerous resources are available for developers looking to learn Go, including official documentation, tutorials, and forums. The language’s simplicity and readability make it an excellent choice for both beginners and experienced developers. Moreover, the Go community regularly contributes to the language’s development, ensuring that it continues to evolve and improve over time.
More information about the new Google Go programming language and its roll out can be found over on Andrew Gerrand’s blog post.
Source: CNET
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