How To Install Go

Go, or golang, is a modern, open-source programming language developed by Google. It takes a minimalist approach to development and makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software. This tutorial will walk you through installing Go on your server, and running a basic Hello World program. Choose your OS below to get started.

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