A Repository Layer in Go Without an ORM: 4 Patterns That Survive in Production

📰 Dev.to · Gabriel Anhaia

Learn 4 patterns for implementing a repository layer in Go without an ORM and when to use each for production-ready code

intermediate Published 7 May 2026
Action Steps
  1. Choose a pattern: sqlx, sqlc, interface+impl, or hex port-and-adapter
  2. Evaluate the trade-offs of each pattern using a decision matrix
  3. Implement the chosen pattern in your Go project
  4. Test and refine your repository layer for production readiness
  5. Apply the pattern to your database interactions to improve code organization and maintainability
Who Needs to Know This

Backend developers and software engineers can benefit from this knowledge to improve their database interaction and code organization

Key Insight

💡 Using a repository layer in Go without an ORM can improve code organization and maintainability, and there are 4 viable patterns to choose from

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🚀 4 patterns for a repository layer in Go without an ORM! 🤔 Which one is right for you? 📈

Key Takeaways

Learn 4 patterns for implementing a repository layer in Go without an ORM and when to use each for production-ready code

Full Article

Repository in Go without ORM. sqlx, sqlc, interface+impl, hex port-and-adapter. Decision matrix and when each is right.
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