Singleflight in Go: Optimize Concurrent Requests

Optimizing Concurrent Data Fetching in Go with singleflight In high-throughput applications, efficiency isn’t just a nicety—it’s a necessity. When multiple requests for the same resource flood in simultaneously, handling them efficiently can make or break your system’s performance. This is a challenge I’ve encountered numerous times, and one elegant solution in Go is the singleflight package. Let’s dive into how singleflight can optimize concurrent data fetching, using the example of fetching currency exchange rates in a financial application. ...

November 13, 2024 · 10 min · Aleksandar Nesovic