Question 1

How do I parse an email attachment using go-message?

Accepted Answer

Use the mail subpackage to read messages and access MIME parts; the streaming API efficiently handles large attachments by processing them in chunks without loading everything into memory at once.

Question 2

Does go-message support sending emails via SMTP?

Accepted Answer

No, go-message only handles the message format. You need to use another library like Go's standard net/smtp or a third-party package to send emails over SMTP protocols.

Question 3

What's the difference between go-message and Go's standard net/mail package?

Accepted Answer

go-message offers a streaming API, better MIME compliance, and DKIM-friendliness, making it more suitable for complex email handling, whereas net/mail is simpler but limited for advanced use cases.

Question 4

How to handle character encoding issues in go-message?

Accepted Answer

Import the charset package to enable full charset decoding; basic encoding is built-in, but for full support, this extra step is necessary to avoid garbled text in international emails.

Question 5

Can I use go-message for processing non-email MIME data?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the core library implements MIME standards, so it can parse and generate any MIME-formatted data, such as HTTP multipart messages or file uploads, not just emails.

Question 6

Is go-message good for building a mail server from scratch?

Accepted Answer

It's excellent for the message parsing and generation parts, but you'll need to add protocol handling (e.g., with net/smtp for SMTP) and other components for a complete mail server implementation.

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