go@1.25 ☆
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Description:
Open source programming language to build simple/reliable/efficient software
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Feb 10, 2026
Links: Homepage  |  @golang  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: golang programming-language compiler concurrency google
Install: brew install go@1.25
About:
Go is a statically typed, compiled programming language designed at Google. It emphasizes simplicity, concurrency, and efficient compilation to machine code, making it ideal for building scalable network services and command-line tools.
Key Features:
  • Built-in concurrency with goroutines and channels
  • Fast compilation to standalone native binaries
  • Simple syntax and comprehensive standard library
  • Efficient garbage collection
  • Strong static typing with type inference
Use Cases:
  • Building high-performance web servers and microservices
  • Developing cross-platform command-line utilities and DevOps tools
  • Creating distributed systems and cloud-native applications
Alternatives:
  • Rust – Offers stronger memory safety guarantees without garbage collection, but with a steeper learning curve.
  • Python – Interpreted language prioritizing developer speed and ease of use over execution performance.
Version History
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Feb 10, 2026 9:19pm 1 META 4d2e9390
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