Episode 57: Understanding Build Tags in Go: A Seamless Way to Control Builds

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Instructor: Amrit Pal SinghLanguage: English

About the episode

Hey Gophers! In this episode, we’re exploring one of Go’s most powerful features—build tags! 

Build tags in Go allow you to control which files get compiled, enabling you to easily manage environment-specific configurations (like development, staging, and production), platform-specific code (Windows, Linux, macOS), and even CPU architectures.

Build tags can simplify your workflow, whether you’re working with multiple platforms, environments, or complex projects that require flexible builds.

🔍 Topics Covered:
- Build Tags Syntax in Go
- Environment-Specific Builds (Staging, Production)
- OS-Specific Builds (Linux, Windows)
- Architecture-Specific Builds (ARM, x86)
- Practical Use Cases for Build Tags (CI/CD, Testing, Docker Integration)

📚 Want more?
If you’re interested in diving deeper into advanced scenarios like integrating build tags with Docker or CI/CD pipelines, let us know in the comments!

Resources:
- Source code: https://github.com/code-heim/go_57_build_tags

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Until next time, happy coding! 👨‍💻👩‍💻