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Even that isn't really the case, as Go, as it started, was basically Inferno's Limbo in a new clothing, with some influence from Oberon-2 method syntax and the SYSTEM package as unsafe.

Unfortunately afterwards they decided to follow Wirth's quest in Oberon-07 minimalism, instead of Active Oberon.






I've always felt that the behavior of Go's ownership, in regards to minimalism, is a reflection of it being considered a solution for their internal problems. This is something outside of what users are requesting or needing.

People have to look at Go alternative languages like Goplus, V (Vlang), Borogo, etc... for wanted features or greater responsiveness to user demands.




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