Run go generate to execute code generation commands defined in //go:generate directives within your source files.
Use go generate to run code generation commands defined in //go:generate directives within your source files.
- Add a directive comment above the package statement specifying the command to run.
- Execute the
go generate command in the directory containing the file.
//go:generate go run gen.go
package main
func main() {
// Your code here
}
go generate
go generate lets you automate repetitive coding tasks by embedding instructions directly in your code files. When you run the command, Go scans your files for these instructions and executes the specified tools to create or update code automatically. Think of it as a built-in script runner that keeps your generated files in sync with your source code.