Why does the go redis/v8 version function input must have a context type?

[MrGlp]

Why does the go redis/v8 version function input must have a context type?
example: go redis/v8
func (c cmdable) Set(ctx context.Context, key string, value interface{}, expiration time.Duration) *StatusCmd {...}

but go redis does not
example: go redis
func (c cmdable) Set(key string, value interface{}, expiration time.Duration) *StatusCmd {...}

What is the difference and impact on use?

[vmihailenco]

context.Context is mainly used for canceling operations and tracing. It is a general Go feature so you should be able to google more info if needed.

[elgs]

That doesn't smell right.

[elgs]

if you don't care much about contexts, just throw a context.TODO() on there and call it a day.

That's what I meant by ugly and smell. I switched redigo and called it a day.

[HeCorr]

That's what I meant by ugly and smell. I switched redigo and called it a day.

that works too. I used to use redigo but switched to go-redis for the improved type-safety.

[nicksherron]

Maybe you should do some research and use your head instead of your nose. The context package was created for for the very reasons @vmihailenco mentioned. If you don't like the smell of context.Context you should probably not use go for anything http related, because its used extensively in net/http.

[elgs]

Maybe you should do some research and use your head instead of your nose. The context package was created for for the very reasons @vmihailenco mentioned. If you don't like the smell of context.Context you should probably not use go for anything http related, because its used extensively in net/http.

Thumbs down. 👎

[nicksherron]

Maybe you should do some research and use your head instead of your nose. The context package was created for for the very reasons @vmihailenco mentioned. If you don't like the smell of context.Context you should probably not use go for anything http related, because its used extensively in net/http.

Thumbs down. 👎

Great rebuttal. I would respond but there is a ton of wise people who warn against arguing with stupid people and I am going to take their advice. 🏳