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description: "Discussion on \"Method Receivers - Pointer vs Value\". Pointer receivers Vs Value receivers\n//pointer receiver\nfunc (t *Type) Method() {}\n\n//value receiver\nfunc (t Type) Method() {}\n\n**When should you use pointer receivers ? **\nModify the receiver If you want to change the state of the receiver in a meth..."
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# [Method Receivers - Pointer vs Value](https://block360.hashnode.dev/method-receivers-pointer-vs-value?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Pointer receivers Vs Value receivers //pointer receiver func (t \*Type) Method() {} //value receiver func (t Type) Method() {} \*\*When should you use pointer receivers ? \*\* Modify the receiver If you want to change the state of the receiver in a meth...

Oct 23, 2022 · 1 min read · block360.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 1, 2023  
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