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Aha moments reading Go's source: Part 1 (Go Time #323)

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Understanding Go: Goroutines to Compiler Optimization

This chapter explores the intricacies of Go's goroutines and their efficiency in CPU utilization, along with a revelation about the structure of Go files as defined by the abstract syntax tree. The speakers further delve into the Go compiler's operations, including escape analysis and inlining, and how function implementations can be optimized for better performance. The discussion also touches on TinyGo's architecture for microcontrollers and the challenges of running Go on GPUs, highlighting the complexities of adapting Go for various hardware architectures.

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