How Can I Access Resource Files After Installing a Go Executable?

Accessing Resource Files after Installation with 'go'

When an executable is built and installed using the 'go install -v importpath' command, resource files are not automatically installed along with it. This can pose a challenge when the executable requires access to resource files stored within the source directory.

Workarounds

Despite the lack of a direct solution provided by the 'go' tool, there are several workarounds available:

1. Embed Files Directly into Binary:

Create a script (e.g., using awk) to convert non-Go files into .go files containing string constants. These constants can then be embedded directly into the binary. This approach is employed by projects like Camlistore.

2. Use the go/build Package:

Projects like go-tour utilize the Import function of the go/build package to search through all source folders in $GOPATH and $GOROOT for the appropriate package sources. This allows the executable to locate and access the required resource files.

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