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🛠️ go-mem-layout - Analyze and Visualize Go Structs

🎯 Overview

go-mem-layout is a Go tool that analyzes Go structs and visualizes their memory layout. It helps you understand memory alignment, padding, and offsets. This tool is ideal for anyone interested in performance engineering and systems research. It simplifies complex memory concepts into clear visuals.

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🚀 Getting Started

To get started with go-mem-layout, follow these steps to download and run the software:

1. Visit the Releases Page Go to the following link to access the download page: Download go-mem-layout.

2. Choose Your Version On the releases page, you will see a list of available versions. Look for the latest version at the top of the list.

3. Download the File Click on the link for your operating system. The list may include options such as:
   • Windows (e.g., go-mem-layout-windows.exe)
   • macOS (e.g., go-mem-layout-macos)
   • Linux (e.g., go-mem-layout-linux)

   When you click on the appropriate link, your download will begin.

4. Locate the Downloaded File Once the file has downloaded, go to the folder where your browser saves downloaded files. This is typically your “Downloads” folder.

5. Run the Tool
   • For Windows: Double-click on the .exe file to run go-mem-layout.
   • For macOS and Linux: Open your terminal, navigate to the directory where you downloaded the file, and run the command:

     ./go-mem-layout
     

6. Explore the Interface Upon running the tool, you will see a simple interface. This allows you to input your Go struct definitions and view their memory layout visually.

📋 System Requirements

To run go-mem-layout smoothly, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

• Processor: Intel or AMD x86-compatible processor
• Memory: Minimum of 4 GB RAM
• Operating System: Windows 10 or later, macOS Mojave or later, Linux (Ubuntu 18.04 or later recommended)

🔍 Features

• Memory Visualization: Visualizes memory layout of structs, making complex concepts easy to understand.
• Alignment Insights: Analyzes memory alignment, highlighting potential performance improvements.
• Offset Information: Provides detailed offset data for each struct field, enhancing debugging and optimization.

💡 How It Works

The go-mem-layout tool reads your Go struct definitions and calculates how Go lays out memory for these structs. It then creates a visual representation, allowing you to see how memory is allocated and how fields are arranged. This can reveal important insights about padding and alignment issues that may affect performance.

📖 Usage Tips

• Input Format: Ensure that your struct definitions conform to Go’s syntax. For example:

  type Example struct {
      A int
      B float64
      C string
  }
  

• Understanding Outputs: The visual output will include a breakdown of each field’s offset, size, and any added padding. Use this data to optimize your structs for better memory performance.

💬 Community Support

If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Join our community on GitHub to discuss features or report any issues you encounter. Contributions and feedback are welcome.

📚 Related Topics

• Check memory usage
• Memory alignment techniques
• Memory allocation strategies
• Understanding memory offsets
• Performance optimization in Go

Visit the releases page to get started: Download go-mem-layout.