Installing Go (Golang)

Linux (using yum for CentOS/RHEL and apt for Debian/Ubuntu) link

Using yum (CentOS/RHEL): link

1. Install Go using yum:

     sudo yum install golang
     

2. Verify the installation:

  go version
  

Using apt (Debian/Ubuntu): link

1. Update the package index:

  sudo apt update
  

2. Install Go using apt:

  sudo apt install golang
  

3. Verify the installation:

  go version
  

Windows link

1. Download the installer:

   • Visit the official Go website and download the installer for Windows.

2. Run the installer:

   • Double-click the downloaded .msi installer file and follow the on-screen instructions.

3. Set up environment variables:

   • Go should automatically add itself to the PATH during installation.

4. Verify the installation:

   • Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and type:

  go version
  

macOS link

1. Install Go using Homebrew (optional):

   • If you prefer using Homebrew, run:

  brew install golang
  

2. Download the macOS package:

   • Visit the official Go website and download the macOS package.

3. Run the package installer:

   • Double-click the downloaded .pkg file and follow the on-screen instructions.

4. Verify the installation:

   • Open Terminal and type:

  go version