Go: Cleaning House on LoongArch

Today we're diving into some thoughtful code cleanup in the Go linker, specifically for the LoongArch 64-bit architecture. Contributor limeidan made a smart optimization by removing redundant relocation handling code, showing how good software engineering is often about knowing what NOT to write.

Duration: PT3M48S

Episode overview

This episode is a short developer briefing from Go.

It explains recent repository work in plain language.

  • Show: Go
  • Published: 2026-03-23T10:05:38Z
  • Audio duration: PT3M48S

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Hey there, fellow Go enthusiasts! Welcome back to another episode of the Go podcast. I'm your host, and wow, it's March 23rd, 2026 - can you believe how fast this year is flying by? I hope you're having an amazing Tuesday and maybe sneaking in some code time between meetings.

Today we've got a really interesting story about code cleanup and architectural thinking in the Go toolchain. You know, sometimes the most elegant commits aren't about adding flashy new features - they're about recognizing when code can be simplified and made more maintainable. And that's exactly what we're seeing…

So let me paint you a picture. The Go linker - that's the tool that takes your compiled code and stitches it all together into a final executable - has to handle different CPU architectures. Each architecture has its own little quirks and special requirements. Think of it like being a translator who needs to speak…

Now, one of the architectures Go supports is LoongArch 64-bit. This is a relatively newer RISC architecture that's been gaining traction, especially in certain markets. And like any good engineering team, the Go contributors have been building out support for it piece by piece.

Here's…

But…

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