types

Overview ¶

Package types provides small, generic helper packages for working with common Go types.

The packages under this namespace are intentionally lightweight and primarily exist to centralize small utilities that are reused across go-service without pulling in larger dependencies or rewriting the same helpers in multiple places.

Subpackages:

• ptr: pointer helpers (for example constructing pointers to values and zero values).
• slices: slice helpers (for example appending conditionally and finding elements).
• structs: helpers for working with pointers and zero values (nil/empty/zero checks).

Design goals ¶

The helpers in these packages are designed to be:

• Generic: use Go generics to avoid reflection.
• Predictable: avoid surprising side effects; helpers generally return a derived value.
• Small: keep the surface area minimal and composable.

This namespace is not intended to replace the standard library. Prefer the Go standard library first (for example `slices`, `maps`, `cmp`, `reflect` when necessary) and use these helpers when they improve readability or reduce repetitive boilerplate in go-service code.