Idiomatic Go Tells a Story - Applying Storytelling Principles to Code

Explore a unique approach to writing idiomatic Go code in this 21-minute conference talk from GopherCon 2023. Discover how principles from storytelling can be applied to transform functional Go code into delightful packages and type definitions. Learn to use the Hero's Journey framework for rethinking Go packages, incorporating elements such as world design, character development, and plot points. Transform the potentially tedious task of code refactoring into an engaging creative process akin to story development, and gain insights on distinguishing truly idiomatic Go code from merely functional implementations.

GopherCon 2023: Kaylyn Gibilterra - Idiomatic Go Tells a Story