How To Install golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install golang-bin in AlmaLinux 8. golang-bin is Golang core compiler tools

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8.

What is `golang-bin`

Golang core compiler tools

We can use yum or dnf to install golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install golang-bin.

Install golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install golang-bin using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install golang-bin

Install golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install golang-bin using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install golang-bin

How To Uninstall golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the golang-bin package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove golang-bin

References

golang-bin website

Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install golang-bin on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.