go-install:tldr:75cdc
The command "go install" is a command used in the Go programming language's build system. It is primarily used to compile and install executable packages or libraries.
When you run "go install" in your terminal or command prompt, it does the following:
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It compiles the Go source code files in the current directory and its subdirectories into binary executable files or package object files.
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If the compilation is successful and there are no errors, it creates the binary or object files in the appropriate location based on the Go workspace configuration. By default, binaries are placed inside the "bin" directory and object files inside the "pkg" directory, both located in the Go workspace.
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It installs the compiled binary or library to make it available for execution or use in other Go programs.
The "go install" command also takes care of managing package dependencies. If the code being compiled has dependencies on other packages, it will automatically resolve and fetch them from remote sources or local cache.
After running "go install", you can execute the installed program by simply running its name from any location in your command prompt or terminal, as long as the appropriate Go workspace configuration is set up.