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Feb 7, 2025 · Backend Development

Implementing MultiBytes: Converting [][]byte to io.Reader in Go

This article demonstrates how to implement a MultiBytes struct in Go that converts a [][]byte slice into an io.Reader (and io.Writer), detailing the design, method implementations, and example usage with full source code.

GoMultiBytesbackend

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Implementing MultiBytes: Converting [][]byte to io.Reader in Go

MaGe Linux Operations

Nov 15, 2023 · Backend Development

Why Converting Between Go string and []byte Costs More Than You Think

This article explains the internal representations of Go strings and byte slices, why converting between them incurs memory allocation and performance overhead, and provides safe and unsafe conversion techniques along with guidance on when to prefer each type.

PerformanceStringbyte slice

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Why Converting Between Go string and []byte Costs More Than You Think