Standard Go Project Layout

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What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-09-21, confidence 0.97

A repository that provides a conventional directory layout for Go applications. It serves as a reference and starter template for organizing Go codebases.

Use cases

• Create a new Go project with a well‑defined folder structure
• Standardize the layout of an existing Go codebase
• Guide team members on where to place commands, internal packages, and configuration
• Bootstrap a Go microservice with conventional directories
• Ensure consistency across multiple Go repositories in an organization

When to choose

• You are starting a medium‑to‑large Go application and want a proven project structure
• Your team needs a common layout to reduce onboarding friction
• You prefer a community‑accepted pattern over inventing your own directory scheme

When to avoid

• You are writing a tiny script or single‑file Go program
• You have very specific architectural constraints that diverge from the standard layout
• You need a highly opinionated framework rather than just a folder template

Facets

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boilerplate developer-tools go cross-platform cli go-project-layout standard-structure project-template

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