Go - Introduction
Go, also known as Golang, is a popular open-source programming language that was created by Google in 2007. It has gained significant popularity among developers due to its simplicity, efficiency, and concurrency support.
Go is a modern programming language that was designed to be simple, efficient, and easy to use.
Installing Go
The first step to getting started with Go is to install it on your system. Go is available for all major operating systems including Windows, Linux, and macOS. To download Go, you can go to the official website at https://go.dev/dl/ and select the version that is compatible with your operating system.
Once you have downloaded the installer, you can run it and follow the instructions to install Go on your system. After installation, you should be able to use the go command in your terminal or command prompt to interact with Go.
Setting up the Workspace
The next step is to set up your workspace. A workspace is a directory hierarchy that contains Go source code and other files that are related to your project. By default, Go expects your workspace to be located in a specific directory called the GOPATH.
To set up your workspace, you should create a directory called "go" in your home directory and set the GOPATH environment variable to point to this directory. For example, if you are using a Linux or macOS system, you can run the following commands:
mkdir ~/go
export GOPATH=~/go
If you are using a Windows system, you can set the GOPATH environment variable using the following command in the command prompt:
setx GOPATH %USERPROFILE%go
