A simple `helloworld` for Golang in VsCode. # Golang the compiler Download Golang [installer](https://go.dev/dl/). A least on Mac the installer shall be able to deal with [updating OS](https://gist.github.com/Linerre/f11ad4a6a934dcf01ee8415c9457e7b2) `PATH` environment variable with `$GOPATH/bin`. ## Debugger ```bash go install -v github.com/go-delve/delve/cmd/dlv@latest ``` To install / update the goTools in VsCode: Click `cmd`+`shift`+`p` and search for _Go: Install/Update tools_ # VsCode IDE - Install [Visual Studio Code](https://code.visualstudio.com) - `golang` extension To launch *VS Code Quick Open* press (Ctrl + P), type: `ext install Go`, hit enter. Follow basic instructions. # The Project Inside `Visual Studio Code` Open Folder `Ctrl + Shift + E` , e.g.: `$USER\code\hello\`. Then Open `hello.go` from that folder. Or make new file (Ctrl + N) and save it on this folder: ```go package main import "fmt" func main() { fmt.Println("Hello World!") i := 101 fmt.Println(i) } ``` Some useful hotkeys: - `Ctrl + Shift + D` - Open Debugger - `F9` - set or toggle Breakpoint. *Try this line `i := 101`* - `F5` - Start Debugging or to Run the Application. If asked to select environment: select `Go` - `F10` - Step Over - `F11` - Step Into - `Shift + F11` - Step Out - `Shift + F5` - Stop Debugging - `Ctrl + Shift + F5` - Restart Debugging Typical aka untouched `launch.json`: ```json { "version": "0.2.0", "configurations": [ { "name": "Launch", "type": "go", "request": "launch", "mode": "debug", "remotePath": "", "port": 2345, "host": "127.0.0.1", "program": "${workspaceRoot}", "env": {}, "args": [], "showLog": true } ] } ```