In 2025, too many Go projects still misuse interfaces β leading to nil surprises, unsafe type switches, and brittle abstractions.
β‘ Key points every Go dev should master:
- Interfaces store type + data, so a nil pointer β nil interface.
- Empty interface {} is a last resort, not a default.
- Keep interfaces small and local β easier to mock, easier to swap.
- Type switches unlock real power (when used with care).
- Polymorphism? Yes. Overengineering? No.
π‘ Learn where to declare them, when to assert, and how Goβs dynamic dispatch actually works behind the scenes (no "Dog/Cat" clichΓ©s).
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