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Go

Go is a compiled programming language designed for simple, reliable, and efficient software.

What Is Go​

Go is often used for backend services, command-line tools, cloud systems, networking, and infrastructure software.

It has built-in support for concurrency through goroutines and channels.

How To Use Go​

Install Go, create a module with go mod init, write .go files, and run them with go run.

Basic Example​

package main

import "fmt"

func main() {
	fmt.Println("Hello, Go")
}

Common Concepts​

  • Packages organize code.
  • Structs model data.
  • Interfaces describe behavior.
  • Goroutines run work concurrently.

What To Learn Next​

Learn modules, error handling, HTTP servers, testing, context, goroutines, and channels.