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@@ -46,14 +46,10 @@ project's developers might not want to merge into the project.
 Please adhere to the coding conventions used throughout a project (indentation,
 accurate comments, etc.) and any other requirements (such as test coverage).
 
+* Follow the [EffectiveGo](https://golang.org/doc/effective_go.html) styleguide
 * Follow the [JavaScript](https://github.com/styleguide/javascript) styleguide
-* Follow the [NodeJS](https://github.com/felixge/node-style-guide) styleguide
 * Document new code based on the [Documentation Styleguide](#documentation-styleguide)
 * End files with a newline
-* Place requires in the following order:
-    * Built in Node Modules (such as `path`)
-    * Built in Mainflux Modules (such as `coreflux`)
-    * Local Modules (using relative paths)
 
 Adhering to the following process is the best way to get your work
 included in the project: