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diff --git a/doc/go_faq.html b/doc/go_faq.html index 5813e1d04..ec3689aeb 100644 --- a/doc/go_faq.html +++ b/doc/go_faq.html @@ -1661,14 +1661,17 @@ Can I stop these complaints about my unused variable/import?</h3> <p> The presence of an unused variable may indicate a bug, while -unused imports just slow down compilation. -Accumulate enough unused imports in your code tree and -things can get very slow. -For these reasons, Go allows neither. +unused imports just slow down compilation, +an effect that can become substantial as a program accumulates +code and programmers over time. +For these reasons, Go refuses to compile programs with unused +variables or imports, +trading short-term convenience for long-term build speed and +program clarity. </p> <p> -When developing code, it's common to create these situations +Still, when developing code, it's common to create these situations temporarily and it can be annoying to have to edit them out before the program will compile. </p> |