golangci-lint Memory Issue Fix

Overview

When using golangci-lint with Go 1.23, developers have reported excessive memory usage, causing system slowdowns or crashes. This issue arises from a version mismatch between golangci-lint and Go.

Cause

golangci-lint version 1.59.1, built with Go 1.22.4, struggles with Go 1.23’s features, leading to high memory consumption.

Solution

1. Upgrade: Use golangci-lint 1.60.0+ for compatibility with Go 1.23.
2. Check Versions: Ensure golangci-lint is built with the same Go version as your project.
3. Use Official Binaries: Prefer official binaries over package manager versions to avoid outdated builds.

Conclusion

Keeping golangci-lint and Go versions aligned prevents memory issues. Regular updates and using official releases ensure a stable development environment. For more details, see the discussion in this GitHub issue.