Question 1

How to convert a string to snake case in Go?

Accepted Answer

Use xstrings' ToSnakeCase function, which directly converts strings to snake_case format. It handles common naming conventions and is Unicode-aware, making it a drop-in solution compared to manual implementations with Go's standard library.

Question 2

xstrings vs standard strings package – which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Use Go's standard strings package for basic operations like splitting or trimming, as it's built-in and optimized. Choose xstrings when you need advanced functions from other languages, such as case conversion or padding, to avoid reinventing the wheel.

Question 3

How to install xstrings in my Go project?

Accepted Answer

Install via 'go get github.com/huandu/xstrings' as per the README. It's a standard Go module, so ensure your project uses modules and run this command to add it as a dependency.

Question 4

Does xstrings handle Unicode strings properly?

Accepted Answer

Yes, xstrings includes Unicode-aware functions like Len for rune count and Width for display width, which correctly process multibyte characters. This is highlighted in the function list for international text support.

Question 5

How to shuffle a string randomly using Go?

Accepted Answer

Use xstrings' Shuffle function, which randomizes the order of characters in a string. It's similar to str_shuffle in PHP and provides a convenient way to generate randomized text without manual coding.

Question 6

What are the performance implications of using xstrings?

Accepted Answer

xstrings is tuned for performance as stated in the README, but it adds minor overhead compared to inline code. For most use cases, the impact is negligible, but benchmark if you have extreme performance requirements.

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