Backend Development - Go

Most applications have a frontend/UI which sends requests to a backend, for handling business logic, sensitive operations, and importantly - storing data, typically in a database.

For building backend systems, Go is the solid choice.

Backend Development in Go

Deliver reliable backend systems that scale with your business using Go and a monolith-first architecture. This approach prioritizes operational simplicity and team productivity over architectural complexity.

Why This Approach?

⚡ Fast

• Accelerated time-to-market: Single codebase enables rapid feature development and deployment
• Streamlined development cycles: Developers work across the full system without coordination overhead
• Quick problem resolution: All code in one place means faster debugging and issue resolution
• Immediate business value: Focus on building features instead of managing infrastructure complexity

🛡️ Durable

• Production-proven technology: Go powers mission-critical systems at major enterprises including Google and Netflix
• Simplified operations: Single deployment unit reduces failure points and operational risk
• Long-term maintainability: Straightforward architecture that new team members can understand quickly
• Predictable scaling: Clear vertical scaling path before considering architectural changes

💰 Cost Effective

• Reduced operational overhead: One service to deploy, monitor, and maintain instead of dozens
• Lower infrastructure costs: Efficient resource utilization and simplified hosting requirements
• Smaller team requirements: Fewer specialists needed compared to complex distributed systems
• Faster developer onboarding: New hires become productive quickly with unified codebase

Business Benefits

Operational Excellence: Simplified deployments mean fewer late-night production issues and reduced operational burden on your team.

Team Productivity: Developers can implement complete features end-to-end without waiting for other teams or coordinating across service boundaries.

Budget Efficiency: Lower hosting costs, reduced tooling requirements, and smaller operational teams free up budget for business features.

Risk Mitigation: Battle-tested technology stack with a clear upgrade path reduces technical debt and vendor lock-in concerns.

Technical Recommendations

Go Language

• Compiled performance with simple deployment (single binary)
• Built-in concurrency with goroutines and channels for handling thousands of simultaneous users
• Strong standard library covering HTTP, JSON, networking, and database connectivity
• Fast compilation enables rapid development cycles and CI/CD pipelines

templ for HTML Templates

• Type-safe templating that compiles with your Go code, catching errors at build time
• Component-based approach for reusable UI elements and consistent user experience
• Better developer experience than text/template with compile-time checks and IDE support
• Seamless integration with Go’s type system for maintainable view layer

Monolith Architecture

• Simplified deployment: Single service to build, test, and deploy
• Unified data consistency: Database transactions work across all features
• Shared utilities: Common code for authentication, logging, and business logic
• Easy refactoring: Restructure code without API versioning or service coordination

Getting Started

1. Start Simple: Build your initial system as a monolith with Go and templ
2. Scale Vertically: Use more powerful servers before adding architectural complexity
3. Monitor and Measure: Establish clear metrics before considering architectural changes
4. Extract When Justified: Break out services only when clear boundaries emerge and benefits outweigh costs

This approach lets you deliver business value quickly while maintaining the flexibility to evolve your architecture as your company and requirements grow.