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The Repository Pattern: Data Access Abstraction in Go

Introduction

Ever found yourself knee-deep in a codebase where database queries are scattered throughout your business logic like sprinkles on a donut? We’ve all been there. You start with a simple project, and before you know it, your application logic is tightly coupled with SQL queries, making changes feel like defusing a bomb.

This is where the Repository Pattern comes to the rescue. It’s not just another fancy design pattern — it’s a practical approach that has saved countless development teams from the nightmare of tightly coupled code. In Go, where simplicity and maintainability are highly valued, this pattern fits like a glove.

Let’s dive into how this pattern can transform your Go applications from tangled messes into clean, testable, and flexible systems.

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