What is the difference between interface{} and empty interface in Go?
- They are the same.
- They are used interchangeably depending on the context.
- empty interface{} can hold any type, while interface{} can hold only nil.
- interface{} can hold any type, while empty interface{} can hold only nil.
In Go, interface{} is known as the empty interface and it can hold any type, whereas an empty interface{} can hold any type as well but with a distinction that it can't hold any value (except nil). Understanding this subtle difference is crucial in Go programming.
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