Why Generics?
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Why Generics?
Introduced in Go 1.18 to solve code duplication when working with multiple types. Before generics: separate functions per type, empty interfaces (losing type safety), or code generation. Enable type-safe, reusable code maintaining compile-time checking.
Free resources to learn Why Generics?
- Official docsGenerics
- ArticleA walkthrough of type constraints in Go
- ArticleMastering Type Assertion in Go
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Why Generics?: common questions
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It is lesson 64 of 172 in the free Go roadmap, in stage 18, Generics. If you are new to Go, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.