The compiler prohibits declaring variables (and imports) without using them. You can get around this with result, _ := someFunc() or in a (anti) pattern

The compiler prohibits declaring variables (and imports) without using them. You can get around this with result, _ := someFunc() or in a (anti) pattern I use sometimes _ = []interface{}{ err1, err2, var1, etc } with underscore being a special variable name indicating to the compiler you understand you're ignoring it. Nice writeup btw. Did generics/GC play any part in the decision making process?