I'm a tech and software creator who likes to work close to the machine's hardware.
Linux and Go pair well for this purpose — both are built for working close to the metal with minimal abstraction. The Linux kernel publishes its state through simple filesystem interfaces, readable as plain text — no API or middleware.
Go compiles to a single statically linked binary with no dependencies, resulting in fast startup, minimal overhead and direct syscalls when needed.
Linux provides the observable metal. Go gives you direct access to it.
Stack: CrunchBang++ / Debian 12 / Openbox / tint2
Advocate for Linux, FOSS, and Right to Repair