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Go Allocations Explorer

Go Allocations Explorer

Matt Sherman

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An extension that helps locate Go allocations, using your benchmarks.
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Go Allocations Explorer

An extension that helps locate Go allocations, using your benchmarks.

Screenshot

Go Allocations Explorer Screenshot

Quick Start

  1. Open a Go workspace (module) that contains benchmarks
  2. Find the extension in the Activity Bar - look for the "Go Allocations Explorer" icon
  3. Browse the tree structure:
    • Packages containing benchmark files
    • Individual benchmark functions
  4. Run benchmarks:
    • Click on a benchmark to run and discover allocations
  5. Navigate to source lines by clicking on allocations details

Requirements

  • Go install
  • VS Code 1.74.0 or later

Status

  • This is a basic, initial release.
  • Works on my machine™ with a typical Go codebase.
  • You will almost certainly find rough edges, let me know.

Support

  • Issues: GitHub Issues
  • Repository: GitHub Repository
  • 𝕏: @clipperhouse

License

MIT License - see LICENSE.

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