go@1.22
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Description:
Open source programming language to build simple/reliable/efficient software
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.22.12@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @golang  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: golang programming-language compiler development backend devtools
Install: brew install go@1.22
About:
Go 1.22 is a statically typed, compiled programming language designed for building efficient, reliable, and scalable software. It features garbage collection, memory safety, and built-in concurrency support with goroutines and channels. This version introduces enhanced standard library tools and performance improvements for modern application development.
Key Features:
  • Fast compilation and execution with static typing
  • Built-in concurrency model using goroutines
  • Comprehensive standard library
  • Memory safety and garbage collection
  • Cross-platform compilation support
Use Cases:
  • Building cloud-native applications and microservices
  • Developing CLI tools and DevOps automation
  • Creating high-performance network services
Alternatives:
  • rust – Rust offers memory safety without garbage collection but has a steeper learning curve
  • python – Python is dynamically typed and easier to learn but generally slower performance
  • node – Node.js uses JavaScript and is great for I/O-heavy apps but lacks Go's static typing
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