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GOMEMLIMIT is a game changer for high-memory applications

What's this blog post about?

The new GOMEMLIMIT feature in Go 1.19 helps prevent out-of-memory (OOM) situations by allowing developers to set a soft memory cap that makes the Garbage Collector more aggressive when memory is scarce, ensuring efficient use of available memory and preventing unnecessary OOM kills. This feature is particularly useful for applications with long-lived memory requirements, such as databases or caches. By setting an appropriate GOMEMLIMIT value, developers can ensure their applications run smoothly without running out of memory.

Company
Weaviate

Date published
Aug. 15, 2022

Author(s)
Etienne Dilocker

Word count
3503

Language
English

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