How can I dynamically iterate through methods in a Go package for a calculator?

Iterating Through a Package Dynamically

Problem:

A Go programmer with a background in Python encounters verbosity while creating a simple calculator with expandable functionality (addition, subtraction, etc.). They seek a way to dynamically iterate through all the methods in their calculator package to simplify code and add features effortlessly.

Response:

Go does not offer a straightforward mechanism to introspect packages or dynamically iterate through their contents. The compiler only includes functions and variables in the executable that are directly referenced. Functions that are never called are omitted.

Alternative Solution:

Instead of dynamically iterating through the package, you can consider creating an array containing objects of the types you want to operate on. This allows you to iterate over a predefined set of calculator operations:

type Calc interface {
    First(x int) int
    Second(x int) int
}

calculator := []Calc{
    &calculator.Add{},
    &calculator.Sub{},
    &calculator.Mul{},
    &calculator.Div{},
}

for _, calc := range calculator {
    x := 10
    fmt.Println(calc.First(x))
    fmt.Println(calc.Second(x))
}

By using an array, you can iterate through specific calculator methods without the need to dynamically introspect the package. The order in which the methods are executed is also defined upfront.

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