Day 1/90: Go setup and first program - Go Backend Engineering
📰 Dev.to · Naveen Karasu
Get started with Go backend engineering by setting up your workspace and running your first program
Action Steps
- Install Go on your machine using the official installer
- Setup your code editor with Go extensions
- Create a new Go workspace and initialize it with the command 'go mod init'
- Write your first Go program using the 'fmt' package
- Run your program with the command 'go run main.go'
Who Needs to Know This
Junior developers and backend engineers can benefit from this walkthrough to quickly set up their Go environment and start building projects
Key Insight
💡 Setting up a Go workspace that is small, predictable, and easy to run is crucial for efficient development
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Key Takeaways
Get started with Go backend engineering by setting up your workspace and running your first program
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A focused walkthrough of go setup and first program built around building a Go workspace that is small, predictable, and easy to run from day one.
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