import (
    "log"

    "github.com/cactus/go-statsd-client/statsd"
)

func main() {
    // first create a client
    // The basic client sends one stat per packet (for compatibility).
    client, err := statsd.NewClient("127.0.0.1:8125", "test-client")

    // A buffered client, which sends multiple stats in one packet, is
    // recommended when your server supports it (better performance).
    // client, err := statsd.NewBufferedClient("127.0.0.1:8125", "test-client", 300*time.Millisecond, 0)

    // handle any errors
    if err != nil {
        log.Fatal(err)
    }
    // make sure to clean up
    defer client.Close()

    // Send a stat
    client.Inc("stat1", 42, 1.0)
}