Go, also known as Golang, is an open-source programming language designed for simplicity and efficiency. This guide will walk you through the steps to install Go on Debian 11.

Step 1: Update Your System

Start by ensuring your system is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2: Download Go

Visit the Go downloads page to find the latest version of Go. You can use wget to download it directly. At the time of writing, the latest version is 1.20.3. Adjust the version number as necessary:

wget https://golang.org/dl/go1.20.3.linux-amd64.tar.gz

Step 3: Extract the Archive

Extract the downloaded archive to /usr/local:

sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.20.3.linux-amd64.tar.gz

Step 4: Set Up Go Environment Variables

Add Go to your PATH environment variable. Open your ~/.profile file in a text editor:

nano ~/.profile

Add the following lines to the end of the file:

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin
export GOPATH=$HOME/go
export PATH=$PATH:$GOPATH/bin

Save and exit the editor. To apply the changes, run:

source ~/.profile

Step 5: Verify Go Installation

Check the installed version of Go:

go version

You should see the version of Go you installed displayed in the terminal.

Conclusion

You have successfully installed the Go programming language on Debian 11. You can now start developing your applications using Go.

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