[20 Sep 2018] Proposal: Beginner: Demo: Flags, and Command

[devdinu]

Type: Demo

Level: Beginner

Duration: 45 minutes

Abstract:

We will explore how we can use flags, and Command in package os/exec. Mostly code.

1. we will set the ground by introducing flags, args and command
2. explore a sample library which makes use of it gcloud-client
3. Discuss about other alternate libraries which would make it simple (urfave/cli, envconfig)

Links:

1. gcloud-client
2. https://github.com/urfave/cli

Prerequisites

1. Basics of go ecosystem.
2. Good to know about flags package

Recommended Learning

1. https://golang.org/pkg/flag/

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Speaker Bio

Name: Dinesh Kumar

Passionate Programmer. Worked in High Scale and performant backend systems in go.

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• [x] I have read and understood the StudyGroup Rules & Guidelines
• [x] I have already consulted and obtained clearance from all stakeholders about any Intellectual Property. I'm solely responsible for the content I present.

Proposed Dates:

20 October 2018