Ever wondered what happens when you cast a string to a byte slice in Go? This deep dive explores the runtime mechanics, memory allocation implications, and why understanding immutability matters for writing efficient Go code.

From kilobytes to terabytes, from MHz to GHz, our computers are millions of times more powerful than they were decades ago. Yet everyday tasks don’t feel that much faster. Where did all that power go? Perhaps it’s time for intentional computing.

Building a distributed job scheduler doesn’t require Kafka, Redis, or complex coordination protocols. For small-to-medium scale SaaS products, your database can handle the coordination. Here’s how to build one in Go.