Go Time

context.Context

Aug 20 '20

Francesc Campoy and Isobel Redelmeier joins the panel to discuss Go’s context package including real-world insights into its use and misuse.

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Notes and Links

Just For Func: #9 - The Context Package - Francesc’s YouTube channel & his episode on the context package
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