Learn how we used Go's replace directive to fix a critical issue in a core library for HashiCorp Packer without affecting hundreds of users. I will explain how we rolled out the patch to open-source plugins supporting major cloud providers and added guard rails to prevent breaking changes while ensuring a smooth transition to not disrupt plugin development over the course of 8 weeks.
Find the slides at WilkenRivera-Embracing-The-Replace.pdf.
Wilken Rivera is an open-source, software engineer by trade with a passion for Go, mentoring, and community building. When not coding, he leads the GDN (Go Developer Network) program, as a contributing member to GoBridge, working to continue the mission of increasing diversity within the Go community and empowering the next generation of Go developers.
