vs code install golang

Recently, more and more developers have begun to use golang to develop applications. Golang is an efficient and easy-to-learn programming language with a large development community and excellent toolchain. Among them, vs code is one of the most popular editors.

In this article, we will introduce how to install Golang in vs code, including installation methods in different operating systems and common problem solutions.

Step 1: Install Golang

Before installing vs code, you need to install Golang first. In different operating systems, the methods of installing Golang are slightly different.

In Windows systems, you can go to https://golang.org/dl/ to download Golang’s Windows installation package. Next, you need to run the installer and follow the instructions to install it. By convention, when installing Golang, please install it in the root directory of drive C.

In macOS system, the installation of Golang is relatively easy. You just need to run the following command to install Golang in the terminal:

brew install go

In Linux systems, you can install Golang using a package manager such as apt-get or yum. In Ubuntu system, you can use the following command to install Golang:

sudo apt-get install golang

Step 2: Install vs code

After you have installed Golang, Next you need to install vs code. During this process, you need to download and install the corresponding vs code executable file. The following are the download addresses for different platforms.

In Windows systems, you can go to https://code.visualstudio.com/Download to download the Windows installation package of vs code. Next, you need to run the installer and follow the instructions to install it. After successful installation, you will see a program called "Visual Studio Code".

In macOS system, you can go to https://code.visualstudio.com/Download to download the macOS installation package of vs code. Then you just need to drag it to the Applications folder.

In Linux systems, you can install vs code through the package manager. In the Ubuntu system, use the following command to install vs code:

sudo snap install --classic code # or code-insiders

Step 3: Install the vs code plug-in

Install After mastering vs code, you need to install the corresponding plug-ins before you can start developing Golang applications. Here we recommend using the official Golang plug-in.

To start installing the plug-in, you need to open vs code, then click the Extensions icon on the left (or use the shortcut key Ctrl Shift X), search for Golang, and then select the official Golang plug-in to install.

After the installation is complete, you need to restart vs code for the plug-in to take effect. After completing these steps, you can start developing Golang applications in vs code.

Solutions to common problems:

Q: When installing the vs code plug-in, I encountered the error message "You need to install gopls to use this plug-in". what to do?

A: This error message is usually caused by gopls (that is, Golang's language server) not being installed or configured correctly. You just need to install or reconfigure gopls to resolve the issue. If you are using the default settings of gopls, just adding gopls to your PATH will solve the problem.

Q: When using vs code for Golang development, I found an error in the editor's workspace. what to do?

A: If you encounter problems in the editor's workspace, it may be caused by a setting or plug-in in vs code that is not configured correctly. In this case you need to check vs code's log files to see where the error occurs.

Open the command panel in vs code (can be opened by Ctrl Shift P shortcut key), and then enter "Developer: Open Logs Folder" to open the log folder. Here you can find detailed information about your issue so you can resolve it.

Summary:

In this article, we introduced how to install Golang and vs code in different operating systems, and installed the Golang plugin to start using it. At the same time, we also provide some solutions to common problems to help you better develop with vs code and Golang. I hope this information is helpful to you, and I wish you success in developing more Golang applications!

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