Why Golang is DevOps' Top Programming Language

The list of DevOps tools not only includes things like Kubernetes and Grafana, but also programming languages. In this video I discuss some of the benefits of the Go programming language that make it a good candidate for becoming the next top programming language for DevOps Engineering. Python is arguably the most popular language in DevOps right now, but in 2022 and beyond I think Golang will give Python a run for its money when it comes to DevOps.

TOC:
Introduction: 00:00 - 00:16
Golang popularity: 00:17 - 00:47
Golang compilation: 00:48 - 01:19
Go programs are statically linked: 01:20 - 02:04
Go is platform independent: 02:05 - 02:25
Go Performance: 02:26 - 02:52
The Go Standard Library: 02:53 - 03:22
Conclusion: 03:23 - 03:52

Resources:

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TOC:
Introduction: 00:00 - 00:16
Golang Popularity: 00:17 - 00:47
Golang Compilation: 00:48 - 01:19
Go Programs Are Statically Linked: 01:20 - 02:04
Platform Independent: 02:05 - 02:25
Go Performance: 02:26 - 02:52
The Go Standard Library: 02:53 - 03:22
Conclusion: 03:23 - 03:52

[PaladinJenkis]

The gap between the two monitors is outrageous. How am I supposed to trust you now?

[baxiry.]

Briefly :

When writing an app.. go is easy, not like Python. But it's easy.
When debugging an application.. go is easier than Python.

A project that requires an hour of development with Python... will require two hours of development with Go.
A project that requires 5 hours of debugging with Python.. will require 1 hour or less with Go.

[mamun]

Well, he called it. 3 years later, he has been proven right

[antonboio]

Go programs are not statically linked by default, you need to specify this explicitly. Golang also has issues related to CGO static binding with packages such as os/user and net, resulting in dynamic binaries.

[codeaperture]

I love Go. Will use it for cloud and Blockchain

[amitkulkarni]

Thank you very much for this informative content. Very helpful in taking decision to learn golang for devops

[zainhype]

I'm new to devops roadmap. I just finished Azure-900 fundemental paper, and want to head for Az DevOps Engineer later. As a person who didn't code, should I start leaning python or go language? thanks

[rezaebrahimi]

So why does every post have python as a job requirement for devops rather than golang? I mean ok go is really cool and has the upper hand to python, but market still does not conform it

[spross]

I’ve been hearing that for automation, use python, and for tooling or performant network services use go….but I’m having a hard time understanding why, since go programs can be compiled so quickly. Why isn’t go considered more for automation the way python is?

[hardikparashar]

Can I use golang for data engineering/ETL purpose as well?

[marziehmohammadi]

good 👍🏻,

i need a mentor, for learning GO, program
🙏

[SunnyKumar-nbhl]

Can u tell which language to prefer for carrier in devops or cloud after learning c language it will help me a lot

[billnewsr.]

I respectfully disagree.

My perspective after about 45 1/2 years of Software Development is that C# is the Top Programming Language for DevOps.

If you are talking about Web Development then your statement is closer to being true.

[LA_VIVLIA]

Hi Moss, I've heard faint whispers and rumors about the Golang language, but I don't know anything about it. I think it is a said to be a low-level language similar to but not quite the same as C that runs close to the hardware but supposedly it is easier to write code in? Do I have to worry about pointers? Will I want to burn my CPU when using it? What exactly is GO? I know Google created this language, so I've heard?
Question? I know the fundamentals of programming for the past 6 - 8 months learning the fundamentals with Python and JavaScript. I am mostly familiar with JavaScript but I know the basics with Python. My question to you is, is learning GO hard? Is it as hard as C++ or C? Will I want to smash my computer into a billion bits when my program performs crazy errors and I need to perform black magic to correct it? Should I be very, very afraid of Goland and stick with Python only for DevOps?
Last question, promise. Are these the requirements to become an AWS DevOps Developer? Python or GO, 2 Certifications: The Associates Architect and the Developers Associates certification, Advance knowledge of BASH or PowerShell Terminal commands. Are these the only requirements to gain basic entry and land a job at a company which requires these things in order to become a DevOps engineer or developer? Thank you very much for your video and hope to hear from you soon

[ranjithg]

Hi Moss, Its a small Request to you kindly increase your video quality
and if possible do a playlist of golang tutorial

[mwilby]

Good video but that "highest paying" survey is absolute bullshit lmao