Overview
Go compiler for small places, targeting microcontrollers and WebAssembly. Subset of Go language optimized for resource-constrained embedded systems.
Benefits
- Familiar Go syntax and concepts
- Garbage collection for embedded
- Cross-compilation support
- Growing library ecosystem
Limitations & Risks
- Subset of full Go language
- Garbage collection overhead
- Limited goroutine support
- Smaller community than main Go
Recommended Actions
Evaluate for teams with Go expertise, test on target hardware for performance, assess standard library limitations
Additional Notes
Supports popular boards like Arduino Uno, ESP32, and Raspberry Pi Pico