Go's error handling is one of its single worst features. It would be much better if if had supported algebraic data types (which would also eliminate two other

Go's error handling is one of its single worst features. It would be much better if if had supported algebraic data types (which would also eliminate two other abominations: `iota` and `nil`, with the former being replaced by type constructors as sum types can act as enums and the latter would be replaced with an `Option` type) along with some kind of pattern matching. If you're not familiar with algebraic data types, they're well worth learning about, and not a difficult concept. Once you use a language with them, heading back to a language without them feels like developing with one hand tied behind your back.