Go developers can now confidently write modern Go code using the AI agents Junie and Claude Code. We at JetBrains have just released a new plugin with guidelines for AI agents that ensure they use the latest features and follow best Go practices compatible with your current version of Go, as specified in go.mod. You can find the relevant GitHub repository at go-modern-guidelines.

Resource leaks in Go can silently drain memory and crash your app. The latest GoLand release introduces resource leak analysis to catch unclosed files, connections, and other resources before they cause damage. Learn how leaks happen, why the GC can’t prevent them, and how GoLand helps you write safer, more reliable code.