Question 1

Is go-trending using GitHub's official API?

Accepted Answer

No, go-trending does not use GitHub's official API; it scrapes the public trending pages at github.com/trending, which means it's unofficial and can break if GitHub changes its HTML structure.

Question 2

How to filter trending repositories by multiple languages with go-trending?

Accepted Answer

The library only supports filtering by a single language parameter per call, as shown in the examples. For multiple languages, you need to make separate calls or implement custom logic to combine results.

Question 3

go-trending vs building my own scraper for GitHub trends

Accepted Answer

go-trending saves time by providing a pre-built, maintained Go API, but if you need more control over scraping logic or data parsing, a custom scraper might be better, though it requires more effort to handle changes and errors.

Question 4

Does go-trending work with private GitHub Enterprise repos?

Accepted Answer

It supports GitHub Enterprise instances, but likely only for public trending data since it doesn't handle authentication. Check the enterprise setup for specific configurations, as private data access isn't documented.

Question 5

How to handle errors when using go-trending in production?

Accepted Answer

Implement robust error handling around API calls, as scraping can fail due to network issues or GitHub changes. Use the returned error objects and consider fallback mechanisms or monitoring for breaks.

Question 6

Can I use go-trending to get historical trending data?

Accepted Answer

No, it only retrieves current trends based on the specified time period (today, week, month). For historical data, you'd need to store results over time or use other services.

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