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URL path parameters in routes

This article shows how to implement URL path parameters using the routing pattern wildcards introduced in Go 1.22.
How to parse a time or date in Go

Frustrated by time.Parse? You're not alone. This article will get you unstuck and moving again.
Composable HTTP Handlers using generics

Implementing HTTP handlers in Go can be a bit of a chore. Make development a bit easier by building generic HTTP handlers.
Anonymous structs in Go: What, How and When

This article explains anonymous structs for people who are unfamiliar with them.
Confused by http.HandlerFunc? This post makes it click

If you're not yet comfortable with Go's type system and/or interfaces it can be a surprisingly difficult thing to wrap your head around. Read this post to learn how it works.
Add value to a context in a type safe way

Don't litter your code base with keys and/or type assertions. Add and get values from contexts in a type safe way.
Change JSON time format

Learn how to change the default JSON format of time.Time values in Go.
Context cancellation: Stop wasting resources on aborted requests

How to handle and send "cancellation signals" using the context package in the standard library.
Comparing times and dates in Go

Why isn't comparing times or dates as easy as comparing numbers? Find out in this article.
Should you use slices of pointers to structs?

What is the difference between a slice of pointers and a slice of values? And when should you use one or the other? This article explains.

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