Go Modules
go mod is a command in the Go programming language that manages module dependencies for Go projects. Introduced in Go 1.11, Go Modules aimed to improve the experience of developing Go applications by simplifying dependency management.
go mod init
This command initializes a new module with the specified path. You can then add dependencies to the module using the go get command and manage the module's requirements through the go.mod file.
Standard for modules name
It's a good practice to use the location of the repository where Go tools can find the module's source code as the module path, especially if you're planning to publish the module for others to use. Be sure to specify a module path that won’t conflict with the module path of other modules.
go mod tidy
This is a command that ensures that the go.mod file matches the source code in the module. It adds any missing and removes any unused module dependencies, keeping the go.mod file clean and ensuring that it accurately reflects the actual dependencies needed for your project.
Has a module initialize
Make sure that you have initialized Go modules in your project (with go mod init) before running the go mod tidy command. This ensures that the go.mod file exists in the root of your project directory. There more complex edits that can be found running go help mod edit or checking the documentation.
The -e flag
The -e flag, causes go mod tidy to attempt to proceed despite errors encountered while loading packages.
go mod edit
The go mod edit command allows you to make changes to the module's requirements and dependencies.
Example
go mod edit -replace
The go mod edit --replace command in Go is used to add or update a replace directive in the go.mod file.
HOWEVER, it's recommended to utilize workspaces, as go mod edit may encounter limitations outside the local environment.