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go-install:tldr:b2056

go-install: Compile and install a specific local package.
$ go install ${path-to-package}
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The command "go install ${path-to-package}" is used in the Go programming language to install a package from your project into the Go environment. It compiles and installs the package so that it can be accessed by other Go programs.

Here is a breakdown of the command:

  • "go install": This is the main command that is used to compile and install a Go package.
  • "${path-to-package}": This is a placeholder that should be replaced with the actual path to the package you want to install. It can be a relative or absolute path.

When you run this command, Go will look for the specified package in the given path, compile it, and install the resulting artifacts (such as binary executables or libraries) into the Go environment. The installed package can then be imported and used in other Go projects or executed directly from the command line.

Note that the Go environment should be properly set up on your system, including a valid GOPATH and GOROOT, for the command to work correctly.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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