Hyrum’s Law states that with a sufficient number of API users, all observable behaviors of a system will be relied upon. Changing even seemingly insignificant details, such as an error message in code, can have unintended consequences for those depending on it. This principle is acknowledged in various Go codebases, where authors emphasize the importance of not altering specific messages or behaviors due to potential dependencies. Similar to the evolution of JavaScript based on accidental standards, Hyrum’s Law serves as a cautionary reminder to be mindful of the impact code changes can have on others and to design systems with fewer chances of unexpected reliance on unintended behaviors.
https://abenezer.org/blog/hyrum-law-in-golang