Golang

Google, LLC Dev Tools

Works on Arm Native Arm64

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Golang runs natively on Windows on Arm.

Source record updated: Jun 25, 2024.

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Go, also known as Golang, is a statically typed, compiled programming language designed by Google. Created by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson, it was first released in 2009. Key features of Go include: 1. Fast compilation and execution 2. Built-in concurrency support with goroutines and channels 3. Garbage collection for automatic memory management 4. Simplicity and readability in syntax 5. Strong standard library 6. Cross-platform support 7. Static typing with type inference 8. Compiled to machine code 9. Fast build times 10. Built-in testing support Go is particularly well-suited for systems programming, network programming, and developing large-scale distributed systems. It's widely used in cloud and server-side applications, DevOps, and microservices architectures. The language emphasizes simplicity and efficiency, aiming to combine the ease of programming of an interpreted language with the efficiency of a compiled language. Go's concurrency model, based on CSP, makes it easier to write programs that efficiently use multicore processors. Go includes tools for formatting, testing, and documenting code as part of its standard distribution, promoting consistent coding practices across projects and teams.

Publisher: Google, LLC
Type: Native Arm64
Source: Community source
Data updated: Jun 25, 2024

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Source record updated: Jun 25, 2024
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Golang has a native Arm64 build. Prefer the Arm64 installer or Microsoft Store package when it is offered; that is the best path for performance and battery life.

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Community source · Source record updated: Jun 25, 2024.

Golang on Windows on Arm — FAQ

Does Golang work on Windows on Arm (Snapdragon X)?

Golang runs natively on Windows on Arm. Source record updated: Jun 25, 2024.

Is Golang native Arm64 or emulated?

Golang ships a native Arm64 build, so it runs at full speed with the best battery efficiency on Arm PCs.

Does Golang work on Snapdragon X2 Elite or NVIDIA RTX Spark?

Golang is listed as compatible with Windows on Arm, so it is a candidate for Snapdragon X2 Elite and NVIDIA RTX Spark PCs. Still test device-specific pieces such as drivers, plug-ins, GPU acceleration, anti-cheat and background services.

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