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Learn Go in Minutes
A practical crash course to get productive quickly with Go.
1. Setup
Install the toolchain and verify your environment.
# Install Go tooling # Verify version # Run your first program
2. Core Syntax
Learn variables, functions, and control flow with executable examples.
// Keep functions small and composable // Prefer clear names over clever code // Write tests for non-trivial logic
3. Best Practices
- Format and lint code from day one.
- Use package/dependency management intentionally.
- Handle errors explicitly and fail fast.
4. Cheatsheet
| Task | Quick note |
|---|---|
| Project setup | initialize project + dependency file |
| Run code | use standard runtime command |
| Testing | add fast unit tests early |