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Getting Started with Go 1.8 on macOS Sierra Version 10.12.3

Getting Started with Go 1.8 on macOS Sierra Version 10.12.3

I spent substantial amount of time when first setting up my Go development environment on macOS Sierra Version 10.12.3 as it is not as straight forward as I expected it to be. After going through numerous hiccups, I finally managed to get it done. So, I would like to share my experience with new Go developers to help them speed up their preparation process.

Get Started in 6 Easy Steps

  1. Download and install Go via
  2. Test your Go installation