Go is a tool for managing Go source code. The Go distribution includes a command, named " go ", that automates the downloading, building, installation, and testing of Go packages and commands. It helps developers use Golang more efficiently.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
go build |
compile packages and dependencies |
go clean |
remove object files and cached files |
go doc |
show documentation for package or symbol |
go env |
print Go environment information |
go fix |
update packages to use new APIs |
go fmt |
gofmt (reformat) package sources |
go generate |
generate Go files by processing source |
go get |
add dependencies to current module and install them |
go install |
compile and install packages and dependencies |
go list |
list packages or modules |
go mod |
module maintenance |
go run |
compile and run Go program |
go test |
test packages |
go tool |
run specified go tool |
go version |
print Go version |
go vet |
report likely mistakes in packages |