Question 1

How to integrate goderive into a Go project?

Accepted Answer

Install it globally with 'go install github.com/awalterschulze/goderive@latest' and run 'goderive ./...' on your codebase. You can also use go generate directives for automatic regeneration, as shown in the example links.

Question 2

goderive vs hand-written equality methods in Go?

Accepted Answer

goderive automates generation and ensures consistency as types evolve, but hand-written methods offer more control for optimization and custom logic. For large or frequently changing structs, goderive saves time but may produce bulkier code.

Question 3

Does goderive work with Go modules?

Accepted Answer

Yes, goderive is compatible with Go modules because it uses standard Go tooling to parse code. It should integrate seamlessly into module-based projects without additional configuration.

Question 4

Can goderive generate functions for interface types?

Accepted Answer

The README focuses on concrete types like structs; interfaces might not be fully supported. Derivation typically works on defined types, so for interfaces, you may need to create custom plugins or handle them manually.

Question 5

Is goderive still useful with Go generics?

Accepted Answer

For functions like equality, deep copy, and concurrency helpers, yes, but many collection operations are deprecated. goderive remains valuable for boilerplate that generics don't cover, such as recursive struct comparisons.

Question 6

How to customize function prefixes in goderive?

Accepted Answer

Use command-line flags to customize prefixes, as demonstrated in the examples for plugin prefixes and vanity binaries. This allows you to tailor the tool to your project's naming conventions and avoid conflicts.

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