Go(lang) makes concurrency child's play?

[Gaurav_Gogia]

So I've been trying to write concurrent code for quite a while but I am not sure if I am making progress. I have this question that might be able to help me with other related ones. 

Sample code:

package main

import "fmt"

func main(){

    go test()

    go test()

   var in bool

   fmt.Scanln(&in)

}

test(){

fmt.Println("test")

}

// ********************************************************************

In the above code, is that all I need to do to achieve concurrency in Go? 

Thanks ^.^

[gaston-hillar]

Gaurav,

Concurrency is not a child's play. Mastering concurrency is hard. Mastering software development is hard. However, there are many tools such as Intel Parallel Advisor that make it easier to master concurrency. :)

[Gaurav_Gogia]

It's been a little hard to find resources / tutorials for concurrent programming. But when I saw that how I don't need to write threads and manage them in Go explicitly, I simply made my functions act like go-routines assuming that I've achieved concurrency. So, does Intel's IDE support Go or should I get something else for that? Or is there any documentation regarding concurrency in go that can help me optimize my programs?

Thanks in advance ^_^

[gaston-hillar]

Hi Gaurav,

Intel® VTune Amplifier 2017 supports Go.

[gaston-hillar]

Gaurav,

You can check the details about Intel® VTune Amplifier 2017 in the following link: https://software.intel.com/en-us/intel-vtune-amplifier-xe

[gaston-hillar]

BTW, the following is a link with the documentation about support for the Go programming language: https://software.intel.com/en-us/node/712253

[Gaurav_Gogia]

Hey Gaston,

Thanks for the resources. But Intel® VTune Amplifier 2017 is a little too expensive for me. Isn't there a student edition. I do believe, I have a student key with me but I am not sure how to use it here. 

[gaston-hillar]

Gaurav,

First, you can work with the trial version to check whether Intel® VTune Amplifier 2017 provides value to you. You can download a free 30-day trial version.

[gaston-hillar · Accepted solution]

Gaurav,

Check the following link that provides information about qualification for free software for students: https://software.intel.com/en-us/qualify-for-free-software/student

Intel® Parallel Studio XE Cluster Edition (includes Fortran and C/C++) includes VTune

Not sure about how things work. I'm just providing you the link and you can perform some research based on the info on this link.

[Gaurav_Gogia]

Well, I will see to it then. Thanks for your help though. Much appreciated ^_^ 

My friends told me Intel® VTune Amplifier 2017 really is amazing, lets see if it works for me too. 

[gaston-hillar]

Gaurav,

It is great to know the info I've provided you is helpful. Your friend told you the truth. VTune Amplifier rocks.