Go Basics

Go Get Started

Description

To get started with Go, you need to install the Go compiler on your machine. Go provides a simple command-line interface. A Go workspace is typically defined by a `go.mod` file which tracks dependencies.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

Single Binary: Builds into a single executable.
Cross-Platform: Write on Mac, deploy on Linux.

❌ Cons

Workspace Strictness: GOPATH was strict in older versions (resolved with Go Modules).

When to Use

Setting up a new development environment.

Example

Initialize a new module and run your code.

// 1. Initialize a new module
// go mod init myproject

// 2. Run the program
// go run main.go

// 3. Build an executable
// go build

Best Practices

Always use Go Modules (`go mod`) for dependency management in new projects.

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