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The Go programming language, co-developed by Ken, emphasizes what?

  • Machine learning

  • Concurrency

  • Game development

  • Mobile apps

Answer

Concurrency, the answer, lies at the heart of Go's design philosophy. Go excels in building scalable and responsive applications by utilizing lightweight threads, known as goroutines, that run concurrently. This enables efficient handling of multiple tasks without the complexities of traditional multitasking. Additionally, Go's built-in communication mechanisms, such as channels, facilitate seamless data exchange between goroutines, fostering enhanced coordination and performance.
The Revolutionary Genius: Ken Thompson and the Unix Legacy

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