> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://notes.kodekloud.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Golang commands > This article explores commonly used Go commands and demonstrates their integration into the development workflow. In this lesson, we explore some of the most commonly used Go commands. Each section outlines the purpose of a command and demonstrates how it integrates into your development workflow. ## Initializing a New Module with go.mod Use the `go mod init` command to create a new module. This command initializes a new `go.mod` file in the current directory, establishing the module's root. You can optionally provide a module path as an argument if needed. ```bash theme={null} go mod init ``` ## Tidying the Module with go.mod tidy The `go mod tidy` command ensures that your `go.mod` file accurately reflects the dependencies used in your source code. It automatically adds any missing module requirements and removes those that are no longer relevant. ```bash theme={null} go mod tidy ``` ## Running Go Code with go run The `go run` command facilitates quick testing of your Go code. It compiles and runs your program by creating an executable binary in a temporary location. Once the program completes execution, Go cleans up the temporary binary, similar to running a script in other languages. ```bash theme={null} go run ``` ## Building and Installing Executables ### go build The `go build` command compiles the packages specified by the import paths along with their dependencies into an executable. The resulting binary is created in the current source directory. ```bash theme={null} go build ``` ### go install The `go install` command compiles your code and installs the executable into the `GOPATH/bin` directory. This makes it accessible from any terminal session. To find your `GOPATH`, execute the following command: ```bash theme={null} go env GOPATH ``` Below is a diagram that illustrates the difference between `go build` and `go install`: ![The image explains the difference between the go build and go install commands in Go programming. go build compiles and creates an executable in the current directory, while go install compiles, moves the executable to \$GOPATH/bin, and allows it to run from any terminal path.](https://kodekloud.com/kk-media/image/upload/v1752868736/notes-assets/images/Advanced-Golang-Golang-commands/go-build-vs-go-install-explained.jpg) ## Managing Dependencies with go get The `go get` command helps manage dependencies by resolving package arguments to specific module versions. It updates the `go.mod` file with the necessary versions and downloads the source code into the module cache. Use this command to add, upgrade, or downgrade a dependency. ```bash theme={null} go get example.com/pkg go get example.com/pkg@v1.2.3 ``` Keep your modules organized by regularly using `go mod tidy` after adding or updating dependencies to ensure that your `go.mod` file stays clean and up-to-date. That concludes our walkthrough of essential Go commands. Happy coding, and see you in the next lesson!