MaGe Linux Operations
Jan 11, 2022 · Fundamentals
Why Go’s Memory Isn’t Returned to the OS Right Away – Understanding Delayed Release
This article examines Go’s memory management, explaining the distinction between RSS and VSZ, the runtime’s delayed memory return mechanism, common causes of memory spikes, and how to observe and force memory release using tools like ps and debug.FreeOSMemory(), illustrated with practical code examples.
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