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Claude for Code: Go and Rust
Idiomatic Go, error returns, table-driven tests; Rust ownership.
What You Will Learn
- Use Claude idiomatically in Go.
- Generate table-driven tests.
- Handle errors idiomatically.
- Use Rust ownership patterns.
- Apply language idioms.
Why This Matters
Go and Rust have strong idioms. Claude recognizes these and produces idiomatic code when you signal them.
Concept Explained
Go's idioms (error returns, table tests, context.Context) are well-recognized. Rust's ownership, traits, and Result types are also well-supported.
How It Works
Start patterns idiomatically — Claude continues them. Use error returns in Go. Use Result
Step-by-Step Tutorial
1. Idiomatic Go errors
Write `result, err := someFunc()` then `if err != nil {`. Claude completes.2. Table-driven tests
Start with `tests := []struct{...}` — Claude suggests test cases.3. Context.Context
Use `func foo(ctx context.Context, ...)` — Claude suggests context-aware patterns.4. Rust ownership
Use `fn foo(x: &str)` for borrows, `fn foo(x: String)` for ownership.5. Rust Result
Use `ResultReal-World Example
A Go developer started a table-driven test with `tests := []struct { name string; input int; want string }{`. Claude suggested 5 test cases covering typical values, edge cases (0, -1, max int). Shipped 5 passing tests in 90 seconds.
Example Prompts / Commands / Code
"""func TestFormat(t *testing.T) {
tests := []struct {
name string
input int
want string
}{
// Claude suggests:
// {"zero", 0, "0"},
// {"positive", 42, "42"},
// {"negative", -1, "-1"},
}
for _, tt := range tests {
t.Run(tt.name, func(t *testing.T) {
if got := Format(tt.input); got != tt.want {
t.Errorf("Format(%d) = %v, want %v", tt.input, got, tt.want)
}
})
}
}
""""""func LoadConfig(path string) (*Config, error) {
data, err := os.ReadFile(path)
// Claude suggests:
// if err != nil {
// return nil, fmt.Errorf("read config: %w", err)
// }
}
"""Common Mistakes
- Using try/catch-style errors in Go — Go doesn't have them.
- Skipping context.Context.
- Writing verbose tests instead of table-driven.
- Forgetting Rust ownership patterns.
Best Practices
- Start patterns idiomatically — Claude continues them.
- Always use error returns in Go.
- Use context.Context in signatures.
- Start table tests with struct definition.
- Use Result
Troubleshooting
| Problem | How to Fix |
|---|---|
| Claude suggests non-idiomatic code | Specify 'use idiomatic Go' or 'use table-driven tests'. |
| Rust ownership confused | Specify: 'use &str for borrows, String for ownership'. |
Practical Exercise
Your Turn
Write a Go function with error returns. Ask Claude for table-driven tests. Try Rust with Result
Key Takeaways
- Go idioms (errors, table tests, context) are well-recognized.
- Start the pattern; Claude continues.
- Use error returns, not try/catch.
- Use Result
- Specify 'idiomatic' for best results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Claude suggest goroutine patterns?
What about Rust async?
Further Reading
Official References
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