Go releases new versions every 6 months and supports the two most recent major releases for security and bug fixes.
Go releases a new major version every 6 months and supports the two most recent major releases with security and bug fixes. Version numbers follow the pattern go1.X.Y, where X is the major release and Y is the patch level for bug fixes. To check your current version, run:
go version
Go updates every six months with a new major version number. The team only provides security fixes and bug patches for the current version and the one immediately before it. Think of it like a car manufacturer only servicing the current model year and the previous one.