Disagree. The go stdlib has the compatibility promise. Managing ANY external dependencies is exactly what causes breaking changes to be introduced over time. T

Disagree. The go stdlib has the compatibility promise. Managing ANY external dependencies is exactly what causes breaking changes to be introduced over time. Think of it as a long term support plan on all your packages. python had a HUGE stdlib, which was its downfall. Go's stdlib is quite small in comparison. I'd say the kitchen-sink batteries included is the 20th centry idea, Not the approach go has taken.