What are Pointers in Go? A Guide for JavaScript Devs

04-24-2023

A look into pointers in Go, tailored for JavaScript developers.

I recently wrote a post for freeCodeCamp that breaks down pointers in Go—especially with JavaScript developers in mind. If you've ever felt like pointers were a bit of a mystery, this one’s for you.

I cover:

  • What pointers actually are (and how they're different from regular variables)
  • How to use * and & in Go
  • Why pointer receivers matter when working with methods
  • Common pitfalls like nil pointers

👉 Read the full post here

Let me know what you think—or if anything's still fuzzy!