Setting Up the Go Environment 💻

Intermediate

Before diving into coding, you need to set up your Go development environment. Follow these steps:

  1. Download Go: Visit the official Go downloads page and choose the installer compatible with your OS.

  2. Install Go: Run the installer and follow the prompts.

  3. Configure Environment Variables:

    • Set the GOROOT to your Go installation directory.
    • Set the GOPATH to your workspace directory (e.g., ~/go).
    • Add $GOPATH/bin and $GOROOT/bin to your system's PATH.

  4. Verify Installation: Open your terminal and run:

go version

It should display the installed version of Go.

Creating your first workspace structure involves creating directories like src, pkg, and bin inside your GOPATH. Use your preferred IDE or text editor to start coding.