go@1.23 ☆

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Description:
Open source programming language to build simple/reliable/efficient software

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @golang | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: golang programming-language compiler concurrency backend

Install: brew install go@1.23

About:
Go is a statically typed, compiled programming language designed at Google. It offers garbage collection, memory safety, and CSP-style concurrency for building scalable network services and tools. Its simple syntax and fast compilation speed enhance developer productivity.

Key Features:

Concurrent programming with goroutines and channels
Fast compilation and execution
Static typing and garbage collection
Rich standard library

Use Cases:

Building cloud-native microservices and APIs
Developing CLI tools and DevOps automation
Creating high-performance networking applications

Alternatives:

Rust – Offers memory safety without garbage collection but with a steeper learning curve
Python – Dynamically typed and easier to learn, but generally slower for CPU-bound tasks

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