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Weak References in Go 1.24: Memory Management Superpowers
October 07 2025 - 12:15 (45 min )
Go 1.24's new weak package brings powerful memory management capabilities to Go developers. This session takes you on a deep dive into weak references - a feature that allows you to reference objects without preventing garbage collection.
What you'll learn:
- Understanding weak pointers and how they differ from regular references
- Practical implementation patterns for caches, canonicalization maps, and circular reference handling
- Performance implications and memory optimization techniques
- Common pitfalls and best practices
- The journey of weak references in Go: years of community discussion and design evolution
LEVEL: Intermediate
