Go (Golang) is an open-source programming language developed by Google, designed to simplify the process of building scalable, high-performance applications. It emphasizes simplicity, concurrency, and efficiency, making it ideal for modern backend systems, cloud-native applications, and microservices. Go provides a robust standard library, a garbage collector, and built-in support for concurrency with goroutines and channels.

Features of Go:

• Simple, clean syntax for easy development and maintenance.
• Efficient concurrency model with goroutines and channels.
• Statically typed, compiled language offering high performance.
• Rich standard library for a wide range of tasks, including networking and web development.
• Supports cross-compilation for multiple platforms, such as Linux, Windows, and macOS.
• Strong integration with DevOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Open-source and maintained by a large and active community.
• Garbage collection for efficient memory management and performance.

To check the Go version, run this command:
$ go version

Disclaimer: Go is an open-source programming language maintained by the Go community and Google. It is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are encouraged to review licensing terms and comply with applicable regulations when deploying Go-based applications. Google and contributors are not responsible for any damages, losses, or consequences resulting from its use.