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Step by step guide to becoming a Go developer in 2025
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Go and Golang refer to the same programming language, yes. Although the official name is Go, the term Golang has become a popular nickname since the language was created back in 2009.
That said, both terms are used interchangeably in the industry, and developers around the world recognize them as representing the same open-source programming language that emphasizes efficiency, scalability, and simplicity.
Also, it doesn't hurt to have a longer, less common word when it comes to trying to find information online about the language (as you can probably guess, searching for "go" would not return the most relevant results immediately).
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