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go-list: List packages.
$ go list ./...
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The command "go list ./..." is used in the Go programming language to list all the packages in the current directory and its subdirectories.

Here's a breakdown of the command:

  • "go": This is the command-line tool for using Go-related commands.
  • "list": This is the subcommand used to list packages.
  • "./...": This is the argument passed to the "list" subcommand. The dot (.) represents the current directory, and the three dots (...) represent all subdirectories. So essentially, it means to list all packages in the current directory and its subdirectories.

When you execute this command, Go will recursively scan the current directory and its subdirectories, identifying all the Go packages present and displaying their import paths.

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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