You Probably Shouldn't Mock the Database

To keep unit tests fast and isolated, the data access layer is often tested using a mock of the database. But are unit tests and mocks actually a good choice?

Read article

September 12, 2022 in Graph Theory

Reducing Graph Complexity Using Go and Transitive Reduction

Adding numerous edges to a DAG can make the graph unnecessarily complex. However, these graphs can be simplified using a technique called transitive reduction.

August 24, 2022 in Go

Go Functions as a Service With Kubernetes and OpenFaaS

OpenFaaS is an open source functions as a service framework for Kubernetes. This guide illustrates the deployment of a Go function with auto-scaling and metrics.

August 1, 2022 in Go

Visualizing Graph Structures Using Go and Graphviz

Graph data structures are perfectly suited for modeling relations and networks. Visualizing graphs in Go takes two things: A graph library supporting DOT, and Graphviz.

May 1, 2022 in Go

A Gentle Introduction to Generics in Go

The release of generics in Go 1.18 is a major change to the language. How do generics work? How do they impact performance? When do they make sense? A beginner-friendly wrap-up.