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Build a Web Server in 5 Minutes with Go

Unlock the Power of HTTP Requests and Responses

In today's digital landscape, data sharing is crucial among various software applications, including web and mobile apps, to gain insights and drive impact. As the most widely adopted and robust protocol, HTTP plays a vital role in exposing data to diverse applications, making it an essential tool for developers. In fact, according to recent statistics, over 80% of web traffic relies on HTTP requests and responses.

Getting Started with Go

If you're new to Go, start by downloading the suitable binary release for your system from the official Go website: https://golang.org/dl/. Follow the instructions to install the package, and then proceed to the distribution file, which should be installed to /usr/local/go.

Next, set the PATH of the Go distribution to make the Go command accessible. You can do this by running the following command:

export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin

For more information on mastering HTTP server creation with Go, visit computerstechnicians.com.

Building an HTTP Server with Go

Creating an HTTP server in Go is remarkably straightforward. You simply need to import the “net/http” package and define the HTTP listen port and server. Paste the following code into your first server.go file and save it:

package main

import (

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