What is Golang used for?

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Golang (or Go) is a modern, open-source programming language developed by Google, designed for building fast, efficient, and scalable applications. It’s widely used for backend systems, cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, APIs, networking tools, and DevOps automation due to its speed and concurrency support.

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Volodymyr T., Lead Backend Engineer - AWS, Golang and AI Platforms at Softaims

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