Evaluating Long-Running Go Programs with Disabled Garbage Collection: Feasibility and Practicality
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Introduction Go's garbage collector (GC) is a cornerstone of its design philosophy, offering automatic memory management that simplifies development and reduces the risk of memory-related bugs. However, the question arises: Can long-running Go programs operate effectively with garbage collection disabled (GOGC=off)? This investigation delves into the feasibility and practicality of such an approach, comparing it to manual memory management strategies in languages like C, Zig, and Swif