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All variables in Go are function-scoped. They are just being consistent with the overall design in this case.

• cdoxsey 8y ago
  Variables are lexically scoped by blocks: https://golang.org/ref/spec#Blocks https://golang.org/ref/spec#Blocks
• pcwalton 8y ago
  No, they aren't: https://play.golang.org/p/MwDSkoFaOX4 https://play.golang.org/p/MwDSkoFaOX4
• deleted 8y ago
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