Using the short-form assignment syntax | Smart Go

The video tutorial explains the two main ways to declare variables in Go: the long form using the 'var' keyword and the short form using the short assignment operator ':='. It highlights the advantages of the short form, such as type inference, and provides examples of its use. The tutorial also outlines rules and limitations, like the restriction of short assignments to function bodies and the inability to redefine variables. Finally, it offers guidance on when to use short assignments, emphasizing readability and succinctness.

Why can't short assignments be used outside of a function body in Go?

What should be prioritized when balancing readability and succinctness in code?