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8fc81c3774 go styleguide: require Stringer for custom string wrapper types
Custom string-based types (e.g. ImageID, ContainerID) must implement
fmt.Stringer. Use .String() at SDK/library boundaries instead of
string(v) for explicit, grep-able conversions.
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[github.com/bcicen/go-units](https://github.com/bcicen/go-units) for
temperatures (and others). The type system is your friend, use it.
1. Once you have a working program, run `go mod tidy` to clean up your `go.mod`
and `go.sum` files. Tag a v0.0.1 or v1.0.0. Push your `main` branch and
tag(s). Subsequent work should happen on branches so that `main` is "always
releasable". "Releasable" in this context means that it builds and functions
as expected, and that all tests and linting passes.
1. Custom string types (e.g. `type ImageID string`) should implement the
`fmt.Stringer` interface by adding a `String() string` method. When passing
these types to library code or standard library functions that expect a
`string`, use the `.String()` method instead of a `string()` cast. This
keeps the code consistent with Go's interface conventions and makes it
easier to change the underlying representation later without updating every
call site.
1. When defining custom string-based wrapper types (e.g. `type ImageID string`,
`type ContainerID string`), always implement the `fmt.Stringer` interface.
At SDK and library boundaries, use `.String()` instead of `string(v)` to
convert the value to a plain string. This makes the conversion explicit,
grep-able, and ensures a consistent pattern across the codebase.
Example:
```go
type ImageID string
// String implements fmt.Stringer.
func (id ImageID) String() string { return string(id) }
func (id ImageID) String() string {
return string(id)
}
// Right:
client.RemoveImage(ctx, imageID.String())
// At SDK/library boundaries:
// Good:
client.PullImage(ctx, imageID.String())
// Wrong:
client.RemoveImage(ctx, string(imageID))
// Bad:
client.PullImage(ctx, string(imageID))
```
1. Once you have a working program, run `go mod tidy` to clean up your `go.mod`
and `go.sum` files. Tag a v0.0.1 or v1.0.0. Push your `main` branch and
tag(s). Subsequent work should happen on branches so that `main` is "always
releasable". "Releasable" in this context means that it builds and functions
as expected, and that all tests and linting passes.
# Other Golang Tips and Best Practices (Optional)
1. For any internet-facing http server, set appropriate timeouts and limits to