go-perf

Profile and benchmark Go applications to optimize CPU, memory, and concurrency performance.

Updated Dec 31, 2025
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Skill: go-perf
Source: https://github.com/victorzhuk/go-ent/tree/main/pkg/skills/go/go-perf
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/victorzhuk/go-ent --skill go-perf

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps developers identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in their Go applications by providing strategies for profiling, benchmarking, and optimization.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Profiling: Guides on CPU, memory, and block profiling to pinpoint performance issues.
  • Benchmarking: Provides examples for writing effective benchmarks to measure performance.
  • Optimization Strategies: Offers advice on concurrency, memory management, database interactions, and more.
  • Use Case: A developer notices their Go service is slow under load. They can use this Skill to learn how to profile the application, identify the slowest functions, and apply targeted optimizations.

Quick Start

Guide me on how to profile my Go application for CPU bottlenecks.

Frequently Asked Questions about go-perf

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I profile my Go application for CPU bottlenecks?

To profile Go applications for CPU bottlenecks, you use CPU profiling to pinpoint slow functions, then apply targeted optimizations based on the collected data. This measure-then-optimize approach prevents premature performance optimization.

What's the best way to write benchmarks in Go to measure performance?

Writing effective Go benchmarks involves measuring performance before making changes to ensure data-driven improvements. The measure-then-optimize approach uses benchmarking to identify actual bottlenecks in concurrency, memory, and database interactions rather than guessing.

How does memory profiling work in Go for optimization?

Memory profiling in Go identifies allocation bottlenecks by tracking memory usage, enabling targeted memory management optimizations. It provides data-driven insights to resolve allocation issues and improve overall application performance without premature optimization.

When do I need to optimize concurrency in my Go service?

You need to optimize Go concurrency when profiling and benchmarking reveal performance bottlenecks under load. A data-driven measure-then-optimize approach identifies specific concurrency issues, ensuring you apply targeted strategies only where performance data indicates a problem.

Can I use this to improve database and API call performance in Go?

Yes, this addresses database and API call performance issues by providing specific optimization strategies and code examples. It enforces a measure-then-optimize methodology, ensuring improvements to database interactions and API calls are data-driven rather than premature.

Why should I avoid premature optimization in Go applications?

Avoiding premature optimization in Go applications ensures you focus on actual bottlenecks identified through profiling and benchmarking. The measure-then-optimize approach uses data-driven insights to target CPU, memory, and concurrency improvements, preventing wasted effort on non-critical code paths.