Type Assertions and the Type Switch in Go are concepts that you need to understand to fully master any types in Golang! If you also need a quick refresher of Golang, feel free to check out this video here: https://youtu.be/P7dCWOjRwJA
📝 Description
Struggling with determining variable types in Go interfaces? This video dives deep into type switches and type assertions - powerful tools for handling different logic based on variable types in Go. We'll cover:
• Basic type assertions and why they're different from casting
• Dynamic method checking with type assertions
• Combining type switches with generics for flexible type handling
• Real-world use cases demonstrating error handling with custom error types
• Pros and cons of if-else type assertions vs type switches
⏳ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 - Type Assertions
04:30 - Type Assertions & Methods
06:25 - Type Switch & Generics
09:26 - Type Switch use case
17:29 - Outro
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