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Go's static linking forces frequent rebuilds for security fixes
Static linking in Go bundles libraries into binaries, making developers responsible for patching vulnerabilities in code they didn't write. Icinga had to release the same patch seven times for one version to chase Go stdlib CVEs. This shifts the maintenance burden from distributions to developers, requiring automated rebuild pipelines.
Meridian48 take
The article rightly highlights a hidden cost of static linking, but the trade-off is well-known among experienced Go developers; the surprise is more about operational readiness than a flaw in Go itself.
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