You're right. You're not very familiar with Python. String slicing with numbered indices is used all the time. And you can slice more than just strings! It's one of the coolest features of Python and you're really missing out if your favorite language doesn't have that.
This might explain why my comments seem like heresy to you. I would point out that the OP is about Python programmers switching to Go.
This might explain why my comments seem like heresy to you. I would point out that the OP is about Python programmers switching to Go.