Go Build: From Source Code to Executable
`go build` is your factory for turning Go source into a runnable program. It compiles your packages and their dependencies into a single executable. Use it to create a binary for deployment, but don't confuse it with `go install` which puts the file in your.
Think of `go build` as the final step before shipping: it takes your Go source code and compiles it, along with all dependencies from your `go.mod` file, into a single, self-contained executable. This is the command for creating a binary for a server or Docker image. The most common mistake is confusing it with `go install`; `go build` creates the executable in your current directory, while `go install` places it in a shared location like your `$GOBIN`.
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