Oct 29, 2025 · 2 min read · Looking back, this might be a dumb question, but that’s what blog notes are for 🤣 tl;dr &: Used as an operator to get the address of a variable * in Type: Used to define the type as a pointer (e.g., *int) * in Expression: Used as an operator to d...
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Oct 28, 2025 · 9 min read · Welcome back to my Go Deep with Golang series! In the last couple of blog posts, we delved into some fundamental concepts that are essential for anyone looking to get started with programming in Go. We covered how to declare variables, explored the v...
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Aug 27, 2025 · 5 min read · When I first started with Go, I noticed something interesting: many developers seemed obsessed with pointers. Even for tiny structs, I'd see code like: func NewUser(name *string, age *int) *User I thought, "Okay, pointers must be the professional wa...
Join discussionMay 20, 2025 · 16 min read · Why TF does this blog even exist? Let’s be real — most of us treat pointers like radioactive waste. Let's ignore those dreadful stories of childhood when pointers were introduced to you like a BIG demon. But deep down, the truth is: Memory is power....
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Apr 8, 2025 · 6 min read · Whenever a memory is declared a certain amount of memory in the RAM is allocated for it and it is based on the data type of the variable being used in the program. This memory allocation done, while the program is running and hence a variable might g...
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Mar 21, 2025 · 3 min read · পয়েন্টার (Pointer) হচ্ছে এমন একটি ভেরিয়েবল, যা অন্য একটি ভেরিয়েবলের মেমরি এড্রেস ধরে রাখে। সহজ ভাষায়, এটি মেমরির রেফারেন্স রাখে এবং এর মাধ্যমে মূল ডাটা নিয়ে কাজ করা যায়। পয়েন্টার কেন দরকার? মেমরি অপটিমাইজেশন: অনেক বড় ডাটা কপি না করে সরাসরি ব...
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Feb 24, 2025 · 4 min read · O Go 1.24 introduziu um novo pacote chamado weak, trazendo suporte para weak pointers (ponteiros fracos). Esses ponteiros permitem referenciar memória sem impedir sua coleta pelo garbage collector (GC), tornando-se particularmente úteis para otimizaç...
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Nov 24, 2024 · 6 min read · In Go, pointers are a powerful tool for working with memory. While understanding how to use pointers is essential, knowing how to compare pointers is equally important for managing memory effectively. In this article, we will explain how to compare p...
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Nov 23, 2024 · 4 min read · When working with Go, understanding memory management and pointers can help you write more efficient and optimized code. In this article, we’ll explain pointers, their role in memory management, and how to use them effectively. What Are Pointers? A ...
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Nov 7, 2024 · 7 min read · When I first got into Go, I thought constants were simple and limited—just fixed values, nothing fancy. But as I delve deeper, I find they're quite versatile. Yes, they're fixed values, but Go handles them in ways that are both flexible and efficient...
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