Escape analysis
Escape analysis is a compiler optimization technique that’s used to determine whether a variable can be safely allocated on the stack or if it must “escape” to the heap. The primary goal of escape analysis is to improve memory usage and performance by allocating variables on the stack whenever possible since stack allocations are faster and more CPU cache-friendly than heap allocations.
Stack and pointers
Ah, stacks and pointers in Go – the bread and butter of any self-respecting system programmer and yet, somehow, the source of an unending stream of confusion for many. Let’s be clear: if you think managing stacks and pointers is as easy as pie, you’re probably not baking it right.
Imagine a software development world where pointers are like those high-maintenance friends who need constant updates on where you are and what you’re doing. Except, in this world, failing to keep them in the loop doesn’t just...
