What is a module?

In the world of Go programming, a module is a fundamental concept that serves as a cornerstone for organizing, versioning, and managing your projects and their dependencies. Think of it as a self-contained, encapsulated unit that simplifies the complexities of dependency management while fostering code reusability and maintainability.

A Go module represents a discrete collection of Go packages, all neatly bundled together under a common, versioned umbrella. This isolation ensures that your code base remains cohesive and well-structured, making it easier to share, collaborate on, and maintain. Modules are designed to put you in control of your project’s external dependencies and provide a structured mechanism for versioning and managing them.

Key components when working with Go modules

There are a few key components that are associated with working Go modules. Let’s take a look at some of the aspects that help us with Go dependency management...