Don't couple your Go code to GitHub
The article argues that Go teams should avoid hard-coding package imports to GitHub or any single Git host because it creates costly vendor lock-in and makes future platform migrations disruptive. For CIOs and technology leaders, the strategic takeaway is that using custom vanity domains for internal and public Go packages preserves portability, reduces multi-platform overhead, and protects IT organizations from unnecessary operational and financial friction when infrastructure or vendor strategy changes.
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