Tag: pointers

Go when pointers hide the benefits of CPU caching

We often use the (*Struct) syntax for receivers, as in this example, even though in this case, we don’t need a pointer since we aren’t planning to modify the User structure. So why do we do it? Because we’ve been taught that working with pointers is much faster ...

Three Pointers in Life That Tell Me Retiring Is Not An Option

Since I decided to pursue my dream, I’ve spent each day and many long nights building Strawberry Green Productions. A boots-strapped start-up Independent Film Production Company, which has made retiring impossible. The notion of contemplating retirement and not being part of this thing, our...