How to install golang under windows

With the wide application of Go language, more and more people are trying to install the Go language environment on their computers. This article will explain how to quickly install Golang on Windows systems.

Step 1: Download the installation package

First you need to download the corresponding installation package from the official website, the URL is https://golang.org/dl/. Please note that you must download the .msi file under the Windows platform, which we will use to complete the installation of Golang.

Step 2: Install golang

Double-click the downloaded .msi installation file and follow the prompts to complete the installation process. During the installation process, you need to select the installation path. It is recommended to choose C:\go\, which is the official recommended path of Golang.

Note that you need to add the "GOPATH" environment variable to the Windows environment variables when installing the software. Open the System Properties window, select "Advanced System Settings", then select "Environment Variables", add "GOPATH" to the user variables and set its value to the path you want. For example, if you want to set GOPATH to D:\go, just enter "D:\go". After the installation is complete, the computer must be restarted for the environment variables to take effect.

Step 3: Test the golang environment

Open the command line window and enter the following command:

go version

If the version information of go appears, it means that the Golang environment has been configured successfully.

Step 4: Using golang

On Windows, you can use standard text editors, such as Notepad, Sublime Text, VS Code, etc., or you can use professional IDEs such as Jetbrains' GoLand. Develop Golang applications. You can choose the right tool according to your needs.

Step 5: Summary

Installing Golang on Windows is very simple. You only need to download the corresponding installation package, run the installation program, and test whether the Golang environment is normal in the command window. Once the installation is complete, you can start writing and running Golang code.

The above is the detailed content of How to install golang under windows. For more information, please follow other related articles on the PHP Chinese website!