How to run a Go program?

Running a Go Program

To run a Go program, you need to follow these steps:

1. Install Go: First, you need to have the Go programming language installed on your system. You can download the latest version of Go from the official Go website (https://golang.org/dl/) and install it on your Linux machine.

2. Write the Go Code: Once you have Go installed, you can start writing your Go code. Create a new file with a .go extension, for example, main.go, and write your Go code in this file.

Here's a simple "Hello, World!" program in Go:

package main

import "fmt"

func main() {
    fmt.Println("Hello, World!")
}

3. Compile the Go Code: After writing your Go code, you need to compile it. Open a terminal or command prompt and navigate to the directory where your main.go file is located. Then, run the following command to compile your Go code:

go build main.go

This command will create an executable file with the same name as your Go file (in this case, main).

4. Run the Go Program: To run your Go program, simply execute the compiled binary file:

./main

This will run your Go program and output the message "Hello, World!".

Here's a Mermaid diagram that illustrates the steps to run a Go program:

Running a Go program is a straightforward process, but it's important to understand the underlying steps. By following these steps, you can easily run and execute your Go programs on your Linux system.