The Go language has become extremely popular in the last few years. This highly parallel, open-source language sponsored by Google is a systems language, meaning that it’s meant to be used for high-performance operations where C and C++ currently rule. As Go has matured, developers have found that certain practices make it easier to write and maintain their programs. In this talk, Rob Pike proposes a number of “Go Proverbs,” which should help to instruct, direct, and influence developers as they go about designing and implementing their software in Go.