Why I'm very excited about the JSON tag, `omitzero`, landing in Go 1.24.

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Go 1.24 introduces the `omitzero` JSON struct tag, which allows developers to omit zero-value fields without using pointers. This new feature simplifies the handling of optional fields in JSON by eliminating the need for pointer types, making the code cleaner and more straightforward. `omitzero` provides clearer semantics and improves the experience of working with JSON marshalling in Go.

Go 1.24's `omitzero` is another one of the best additions to the ecosystem in years · Jamie Tanna

Ignoring optional fields in JSON, with omitempty (prior to Go 1.24)

Ignoring optional fields in JSON, with omitzero (from Go 1.24)