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Ashwin Gopalsamy

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Installing Go on Windows 11 in One Command

Installing Go on Windows 11 in One Command

If you’re setting up Go on Windows 11, it doesn’t get simpler than this:

winget install GoLang.Go
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This single command handles everything: downloading, installing, and configuring Go on your system. No manual work, no fiddling with settings—it’s exactly what you need to get started.

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A Few Quick Tips

  1. Run as Admin: Make sure your terminal or PowerShell is opened as an administrator. Without it, Winget won’t complete the install.
  2. Verify Installation: Once it’s done, type go version in the terminal to confirm Go is installed and ready to use. If it doesn’t show up, you might need to manually adjust your PATH (though Winget typically handles this for you).

Wrap-Up

With Go installed in just one line, you’re all set to start coding. Whether you’re building microservices, exploring concurrency with Goroutines, or just testing out a new language, Go’s simplicity will get you up and running fast. Give it a try, and let the code do the talking. Happy coding!

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