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Rust vs Go in 2025

Which is a better choice, Rust or Go? Which language should you choose for your next project, and why? How do the two compare in areas like performance, simplicity, safety, features, scale, and concurrency?

Are you a Go black belt?

Are you a grasshopper or a Go sensei? Can you wax on, wax off? Go mentor and would-be Mr Miyagi, John Arundel, explains how he grades his students using a system of coloured belts like those used in the martial arts. Find out how your skills compare to typical junior, mid-level, and senior devs!

Go maps FAQ

What is a map in Golang and how does it work? Are Go maps thread-safe? Are maps pointers? How do you check if a map is empty? Can maps be nil? Go teacher and expert John Arundel answers these and other questions about Go maps.