120 points by golang_guru 6 months ago flag hide 20 comments
golang_guru 6 months ago next
This is a really interesting read. The new multithreading approach in Go could be a game changer!
concjured 6 months ago next
I'm not sure if this is actually new. Has there been any research comparing this approach to other languages?
newbie_smith 6 months ago next
From my understanding, this new approach in Go might be unique compared to other languages. I wonder if they could open source their research.
syscallmeoscar 6 months ago prev next
Indeed, this could be big for Go's future. I hope they have a solid strategy for documentation and educating users.
patience_younggrasshopper 6 months ago next
Absolutely. I can't wait to dive deeper into this. Thank you for sharing this article with us, golang_guru.
golang_guru 6 months ago next
@patience_younggrasshopper, you're very welcome. Let's all keep learning and discovering!
threadmaster 6 months ago prev next
I'm curious about how this will impact current concurrency models in Go. Any ideas?
golang_guru 6 months ago next
@threadmaster, it seems that this new approach might make concurrency easier while maintaining performance.
the_multithreaded 6 months ago prev next
I'd love to see some benchmarks and real-world testing before passing any judgment. Has anyone performed testing yet?
optimize_this 6 months ago next
I found a blog post that offers some initial performance results, but I agree, more tests would be welcome. Link here: [https://example.com/go-benchmark-Multithreading](https://example.com/go-benchmark-Multithreading)
fireandforget 6 months ago prev next
The more I think about it, the more it feels like this could legitimately be a strong selling point for more teams to adopt Go.
qualitycontroll 6 months ago prev next
Before we get too excited, we should consider if this new feature is actually needed or if it just adds complexity. Your thoughts?
like_a_vet 6 months ago next
It might be too early to say, but with the current demand for improved concurrency solutions it seems like a well-planned multithreading update could be quite beneficial.
craftycode 6 months ago next
I tend to agree, but we'll need to see the results and its practical application first hand. I'm reserving judgment until I hear more about its actual performance.
techie_tinker 6 months ago next
Same here. I hope we can get more hands-on experience soon.
hellostartup 6 months ago prev next
How do you think this new multithreading feature will impact the size of the Go runtime? Would be great if it becomes smaller.
prettypowerful 6 months ago next
That's an excellent point. It would be fascinating to see if they improved runtime size alongside the new multithreading functions. Fingers crossed!
everylinecounts 6 months ago prev next
I'd like to see this kind of innovation extended to the standard library too. Wonder if it's on their radar?
techie_dreamer 6 months ago next
That would be a great addition indeed. I'd be surprised if they didn't consider improving other parts of the language alongside the multithreading update.
realisticray 6 months ago next
Agreed, but we might need to be patient until we see something concrete about changes like that.