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name: go-install version: 1.0.0 description: Install Go compiler on Linux for Go project compilation and testing
Go Compiler Installation
Install Go compiler on Linux for Go project development, compilation, and testing.
Use Cases
- Go project development
- Running unit tests
- Compiling Go programs
Installation Steps
1. Check System Architecture
uname -m
# x86_64 = amd64
# aarch64 = arm64
2. Download and Install
amd64 (x86_64):
cd /tmp
curl -LO https://go.dev/dl/go1.22.0.linux-amd64.tar.gz
tar -xzf go1.22.0.linux-amd64.tar.gz
mv go ~/go-sdk
rm go1.22.0.linux-amd64.tar.gz
arm64 (aarch64):
cd /tmp
curl -LO https://go.dev/dl/go1.22.0.linux-arm64.tar.gz
tar -xzf go1.22.0.linux-arm64.tar.gz
mv go ~/go-sdk
rm go1.22.0.linux-arm64.tar.gz
3. Configure Environment Variables
export PATH=$PATH:~/go-sdk/bin
export GOPATH=~/go
export GOROOT=~/go-sdk
4. Persist Configuration
Add to ~/.bashrc or ~/.profile:
echo 'export PATH=$PATH:~/go-sdk/bin' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'export GOPATH=~/go' >> ~/.bashrc
echo 'export GOROOT=~/go-sdk' >> ~/.bashrc
5. Verify Installation
go version
go env GOPATH GOROOT
Common Commands
# Run tests
go test ./...
# Run tests with verbose output
go test ./... -v
# Build project
go build -o <output> ./cmd/<entry>
# Download dependencies
go mod download
# Tidy dependencies
go mod tidy
Resource Requirements
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Download Size | ~65MB |
| Extracted Size | ~300MB |
| Memory | 512MB minimum |
| CPU | Single core sufficient |
Notes
- Go has no runtime dependencies, single binary
- Extremely fast compilation, ideal for CI/CD
- Recommended to use LTS version (e.g., 1.22.x)
- GOPATH directory is auto-created
Version Selection
| Version | Description |
|---|---|
| go1.22.x | LTS stable (recommended) |
| go1.21.x | Previous stable |
| go1.23.x | Latest |
Download: https://go.dev/dl/ --------------------------0aa845c205f28859--