Using Go in unusual ways

Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering

This episode was recorded live from GopherCon Europe 2021!

Natalie & Mat host three amazing devs who gave talks that showcase using Go in unusual ways: Dr. Joakim Kennedy is tracking Go in malware, Mathilde Raynal is building quantum-resistant cryptography algorithms, and Preslav Rachev is creating digital art.

We hear from our speakers how they got into Go, how they made the choice to use Go for their unusual use case, and how it compares to other languages for their specific needs.

We also chat about conference talks, submissions and public speaking - how to start, good practices, and tips they collected along the way.

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Featuring:

• Joakim Kennedy – Twitter, GitHub, Website
• Mathilde Raynal – GitHub
• Preslav Rachev – Twitter, GitHub
• Mat Ryer – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn, Website
• Natalie Pistunovich – Twitter, GitHub

Show Notes:

• GopherCon EU

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