updating module dependencies to latest versions

[jimsheldon]

also raising go to v1.17

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Fixes #92

Proposed Changes

• Update module dependencies to latest versions
• Update Go to 1.17

Description

I updated .drone.yml and go.mod, I then ran go list -m -u all and go mod tidy.

Checklist

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• [x] Read the CODE OF CONDUCT document.
• [x] Add tests to cover changes.
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• [x] Ensure CI and all other PR checks are green OR
  • [x] Code compiles correctly.
  • [x] Created tests which fail without the change (if possible).
  • [x] All new and existing tests passed.
• [ ] Add your changes to Unreleased section of CHANGELOG.
• [x] Improve and update the README (if necessary).