Go Language Tools
The development process is made easier using Go’s robust toolkit. The following are a few of the most often used tools:
go version: This command shows the installed version of Go, allowing you to confirm that it is installed.
go help: Gives the terminal a list of all the Go commands and subcommands that are accessible.
go run: This is a useful development command that compiles and executes your Go source code automatically. A temporary executable file is created, and it is subsequently cleaned up.
go build: Your Go source code is directly compiled into an executable binary using this command. Because this binary is statically linked, it can operate without the need for external libraries. Its main purpose is deployment.
go fmt: Your Go language code is automatically formatted using this tool in accordance with Go’s standard style. It manages space, indentation, and even alphabetises imports. It is strongly advised to use go fmt in order to maintain a uniform code style across teams and projects.
godoc: A tool that lets you see the documentation for Go functions and packages that are already available, either in your terminal or over a web server. This is very helpful when trying to comprehend the standard library.
Go Playground (play.golang.org): Without requiring a local Go installation, this web-based tool lets you edit, build, and run Go code right in your browser. Your code is compiled and executed on Google servers.
go get: Used to obtain and install external third-party Go packages from GitHub and other version control sources.
go test: Used to test your Go code automatically. Additionally, it may execute sample functions that are described with // Output: comments.
Go is effective and simple to use because of its focus on simplicity and extensive toolkit.