Cockroach Labs' decision to use the Go programming language for their complex application since 2015 has led to several discussions and presentations about its benefits, and they now support GORM, a developer-friendly ORM library that simplifies interactions with relational databases like CockroachDB. This support allows Go developers to harness the power of SQL while managing database operations efficiently. As Golang continues to gain popularity, being foundational to major open source projects such as Kubernetes and Docker, the company provides resources like tutorials and live streams to help newcomers learn the language. Dan Kelly, a content creator at Cockroach Labs, has been instrumental in producing educational materials to address developers' challenges, while also engaging in personal interests like spending time with his daughter and cooking.