How can I use pprof to identify memory leaks in my Go application?

How can I use pprof to identify memory leaks in my Go application?

You can use the pprof tool in Go to profile your application and identify memory leaks. Start by importing the net/http/pprof package and then run your application with the pprof server enabled.

What steps do I need to take to enable pprof in my application?

To enable pprof, import the package, then add the following line in your main function: go func() { log.Println(http.ListenAndServe("localhost:6060", nil)) }(). This will start the pprof server.

How do I analyze the memory profile once I have it?

You can analyze the memory profile by visiting http://localhost:6060/debug/pprof/heap in your browser. You can also use the go tool pprof command to analyze the profile data.

What should I look for in the memory profile to identify leaks?

Look for objects that are retained in memory longer than expected, especially those that grow over time. High allocation rates and large memory usage can indicate leaks.