IDE Setup

What is an IDE?

The term sounds intimidating, but it just means a program that makes coding easier.

The best tool for Go: GoLand

We will use GoLand, which provides the strongest features for Go.

Click here to install it for free.

When you first install GoLand, you may or may not see this screen. GoLand import settings

If you do, just click Skip Import.

GoLand default screen

Then click New Project at the top. GoLand new project

GoLand project modal

Replace awesomeProject with your project name, then click Create.

GoLand project screen

If you see this screen, you are all set! Delete the default code and continue with a clean file.

GoLand setup complete