How to Install Gonic on Void Linux

Gonic is a fast and lightweight HTTP framework written in Go. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to install Gonic on Void Linux.

Step 1 - Install Go

Before we can install Gonic, we need to ensure that Go is installed on our system. To install Go on Void Linux, run the following command:

# xbps-install go

This command will download and install the Go programming language on your system.

Step 2 - Install Git

Next, we need to install Git to clone the Gonic repository from GitHub. To install Git on Void Linux, run the following command:

# xbps-install git

This command will download and install Git on your system.

Step 3 - Clone the Gonic Repository

Now, we can clone the Gonic repository using Git. To clone the repository, run the following command:

$ git clone https://github.com/sentriz/gonic.git

This command will download the Gonic source code from GitHub and save it to a directory named "gonic".

Step 4 - Build and Install Gonic

To build and install Gonic on your system, follow these steps:

1. Change your current directory to the Gonic directory:

   $ cd gonic
   

2. Build the Gonic binary using the following command:

   $ go build
   

3. Once the build is complete, install Gonic using the following command:

   # go install
   

This command will install Gonic on your system.

Step 5 - Verify Installation

To verify that Gonic is installed on your system, run the following command:

$ gonic --version

This command will display the version of Gonic installed on your system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Gonic on your Void Linux system. You can now start using Gonic to develop fast and lightweight HTTP applications.

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