Go Builds Packages, Not Files — Here’s Why That Matters

10/01/2026 23 min
Go Builds Packages, Not Files — Here’s Why That Matters

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Go's build system isn't something to fight or work around. It's an API in its own right - one that rewards understanding.
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Go's build system isn't something to fight or work around. It's an API in its own right - one that rewards understanding.