Go, commonly known as Golang, is a robust programming language celebrated for its simplicity and efficiency. Installing Go on your system is a straightforward process. Here's how you can set up Go on Linux, macOS, and Windows:

1. Installing Go on Linux

• Download the Go Binary:

  Use wget to download the latest Go binary release:

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  wget https://go.dev/dl/go1.21.2.linux-amd64.tar.gz

• Extract the Archive:

  Extract the downloaded tarball:

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  tar -xf go1.21.2.linux-amd64.tar.gz

• Move the Go Directory:

  Move the extracted Go directory to /usr/local:

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  sudo mv go /usr/local/go

• Set Up Environment Variables:

  Add Go's binary directory to your PATH by appending the following line to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.profile:

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  export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin

  Apply the changes:

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  source ~/.bashrc

• Verify the Installation:

  Check the installed Go version:

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  go version

2. Installing Go on macOS

• Download the Go Package:

  Use curl to download the latest Go package:

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  curl -o go1.21.2.darwin-amd64.pkg https://go.dev/dl/go1.21.2.darwin-amd64.pkg

• Install the Package:

  Run the installer:

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  sudo installer -pkg go1.21.2.darwin-amd64.pkg -target /

• Set Up Environment Variables:

  Ensure Go's binary directory is in your PATH. Add the following line to your ~/.bash_profile or ~/.zshrc:

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  export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin

  Apply the changes:

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  source ~/.bash_profile

• Verify the Installation:

  Confirm the Go installation:

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  go version

  

3. Installing Go on Windows

• Download the Installer:

  Download the Go MSI installer from the official website.

• Run the Installer:

  Double-click the downloaded MSI file and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• Set Up Environment Variables:

  The installer typically sets up the necessary environment variables. To verify:

  • Right-click on 'This PC' or 'Computer' on the desktop or in File Explorer.
  • Select 'Properties'.
  • Click on 'Advanced system settings'.
  • In the System Properties window, click on the 'Environment Variables' button.
  • In the Environment Variables window, under 'System variables', find the variable named 'Path' and select it.
  • Click 'Edit'.
  • Ensure that C:\Go\bin is listed. If not, add it.

• Verify the Installation:

  Open Command Prompt and type:

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  go version

By following these steps, you can set up Go on your operating system and begin developing with this efficient programming language.