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is it worth learning golang? (sh.itjust.works)
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I am a senior java developer in the cloud/distributed arch/ microservice area.

I've touched on golang in the past, but not learnt it in any formal/extensive way.

I see it cropping up in many java/microservice positions, and I'm curious if this is at some point going to overtake java in my area.

The current benchmarks seem to suggest that if autoscaling is key to your services, golang is the way to, well, go.

I looked at the job market and it doesn't yet seem to have taken over, but I'm curious how this is likely to play out over the next decade and if quakus for example is likely to become more competitive against golang. Interestingly, golang specific roles on average pay less than java ones in my area.

Let me know your thoughts or if you have any good articles / content on the subject.

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[–] 4 points 1 year ago

IMO it doesn't matter, learning go from Java should not be what excludes you from an offer. Of course if the employer has a choice between two otherwise even candidates then maybe it'd help.

I think the problem is working with both in a production environment is what is going to set you apart.

I'd say learn a language that's really different like a functional or a logic language.

Otoh I've not been interviewing lately so maybe my take is totally off base

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