How To Install golang-src on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install golang-src in AlmaLinux 8. golang-src is Golang compiler source tree

Introduction

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

What is `golang-src`

Golang compiler source tree

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

Install golang-src 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-src using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install golang-src

Install golang-src 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-src using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install golang-src

How To Uninstall golang-src on AlmaLinux 8

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

sudo dnf remove golang-src

References

golang-src website

Summary

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