Go Programming Language, The

Go was created by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson to be an expressive and efficient language for writing readable and robust programs. Since its announcement in 2009, users of traditional, compiled languages have found Go's simplicity, high-quality libraries, and straightforward tools to be a refreshing change. Go has also been winning converts from users of dynamic languages-those who appreciate how its lightweight type system makes their code safer and faster.