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go-test:tldr:b806b

go-test: Test the package in the current directory and run all benchmarks for 50 seconds.
$ go test -v -bench . -benchtime ${50s}
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This command is used for running benchmark tests in Go programming language.

Here is the breakdown of each part of the command:

  • go test: It is the command to execute tests in Go.
  • -v: It stands for verbose mode, which provides more detailed output during the test execution.
  • -bench .: This flag specifies that all benchmarks in the current package should be executed. The . represents the current directory.
  • -benchtime ${50s}: This flag sets the duration for how long each benchmark should be run. In this case, the benchmark will run for 50 seconds.

Overall, this command will run all the benchmarks in the current package for 50 seconds and provide verbose output during the test execution.

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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