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If you’re new to Go or need to check if it’s installed on your system, this guide will help you get started. We’ll cover how to check if Go is installed and how to install it if needed.
Before we begin, let’s make sure Go is not already installed on your system. To do this, open a terminal or command prompt and type the following command:
go version
If Go is installed, you should see output similar to this:
go version go1.17.3 linux/amd64
The go version command tells you which version of Go is installed on your system and what platform it’s running on (in this case, Linux with an AMD64 processor). If you see output like this, then Go is already installed on your system. If not, proceed to the next section.
If Go is not installed on your system, you can download it from the official Go website. To do this, follow these steps:
.msi file on Windows, right-click and select Run as administrator to start the installation process).go version again. If Go was installed successfully, you should see output similar to what we saw earlier:go version go1.17.3 linux/amd64
That’s it! You now have the latest version of Go installed on your system.
If you encounter any issues while installing or running Go, check out the official Go documentation for troubleshooting tips. You can also search for solutions online or ask for help in the Go community. Remember to always backup your code before updating Go, just in case things don’t go as planned.
In this guide, we covered how to check if Go is installed on your system and how to install it if needed. We also provided tips for troubleshooting any issues that may arise during the installation process. Whether you’re a seasoned Go developer or just starting out, this guide should help you get started with the latest version of Go on your system. Happy coding!