How do I install Go?

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To install Go, you will need to download the appropriate version for your system from the official website and follow the steps below:

Visit the Go download page and choose the appropriate version for your system. You can choose either the stable release or the latest beta release.

Once the download is complete, navigate to the location where the installer file was downloaded and run the installer. On macOS, this will be a .pkg file, while on Windows, it will be an .msi file.

Follow the prompts to complete the installation.

Once the installation is complete, you can verify that Go has been installed by running the go version command in your terminal.

Note: If you want to install Go using a package manager (e.g., Homebrew on macOS), follow the instructions provided by the package manager to install Go.

See Also:
How to Install Go in Linux
How to Install Go in Windows 10


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