Go Return Values

Introduction

Return single and multiple values from functions.

This tutorial explains the concepts and provides practical examples you can run yourself.

What You Will Learn

• Understand the core idea behind go return values.
• See common usage patterns with clear examples.
• Avoid typical mistakes beginners make.

Basic Example

package main

import "fmt"

func main() {
    // Example code for Go Return Values
    fmt.Println("Hello from Go Return Values")
}

Key Concepts

Go emphasizes simplicity, clarity, and strong tooling. When working with go return values, keep these principles in mind:

1. Explicit is better than implicit.
2. Composition is preferred over inheritance.
3. Errors are values, not exceptions.

Common Patterns

Here is a slightly more advanced example demonstrating a typical pattern:

package main

import "fmt"

func main() {
    result := example("Go")
    fmt.Println(result)
}

func example(name string) string {
    return "Learning " + name + " with Go Return Values"
}

Try It Yourself

1. Modify the example to accept user input.
2. Experiment with different values and observe the output.
3. Write a small test for the function you created.

Summary

Go Return Values is an essential building block in Go programming. Practice the examples, explore the Go standard library, and move on to the next tutorial when you are comfortable.