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Learn how to remove Go and its dependencies from your Ubuntu system with this comprehensive guide.
Golang, or Go, is a popular programming language that has gained significant traction in recent years. It’s known for its simplicity, readability, and performance, making it a great choice for building scalable and concurrent systems. If you’ve decided to use Go on your Ubuntu system but now want to remove it, this guide will help you through the process.
Before uninstalling Go, make sure you know which version of Go is installed on your system. You can check the version by running the following command in your terminal:
go version
This will output something like Go 1.17.4 if you have Go installed. Take note of the version number, as you’ll need it later to uninstall Go.
To remove Go from your Ubuntu system, you can use the following command:
sudo apt-get purge golang*
This will remove all packages related to Go on your system. However, this command will also remove any other dependencies that were installed along with Go, which may not be desirable. If you want to keep these dependencies intact and only remove Go itself, use the following command instead:
sudo apt-get purge golang-go
This will remove only the golang-go package and any dependencies that were installed along with it.
If you want to completely remove Go and all of its dependencies, use the following command:
sudo apt-get autoremove
This will remove all packages related to Go on your system, including any dependencies that were installed along with it.
go CommandAfter removing Go and its dependencies, you’ll need to remove the go command from your system. You can do this by running the following command in your terminal:
sudo rm /usr/bin/go
This will delete the go binary file, which should now be gone from your system.
Removing Go from your Ubuntu system is a straightforward process that involves using the apt-get purge command to remove the golang* packages and any dependencies that were installed along with it. If you want to completely remove all traces of Go, including its dependencies, use the autoremove command after removing the go binary file. With these steps, you should be able to safely uninstall Go from your Ubuntu system.