From Zero to Func Main: Initializing Packages - Optimizing Go Program Startup

Explore the intricacies of Go program initialization in this 40-minute conference talk from GoLab. Delve into the crucial phase between program start and the execution of the main function, focusing on package initialization. Learn how to measure and optimize the startup time of CLIs and short-lived processes, going beyond traditional benchmarking and profiling methods. Gain insights into improving the performance of Go programs from the moment they begin execution, enhancing overall efficiency and responsiveness.

From zero to func main: initializing packages - Daniel Martí