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Go Syntax

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Summary

This lesson discusses the basic rules of writing the Go syntax. Each Go file is preceded by a package declaration, continued import when necessary, and contains functions including func main() as the program entry point. Go requires the use of curly braces and adding semicolon automatically at the end of the line, so you don't have to write it manually.

Key points

Each file go must be preceded by a statement package, generally a package play for the executable
The main() function in the play package is the program entry point
Curly braces {} are mandatory and must not be placed on separate lines
Go add semicolon automatically at the end of the statement

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