# What Does Go Build Build?  ## Metadata - Author: [[stackoverflow.com]] - Full Title: What Does Go Build Build? - Category: #articles - Summary: The `go build` command compiles packages but discards the results, while `go install` compiles and installs them in the appropriate directories. For the "main" package, `go build` places the executable in the current directory, and `go install` moves it to `$GOPATH/bin`. Additionally, using modules changes how dependencies are handled, with `go install` also installing required dependencies automatically. - URL: https://stackoverflow.com/questions/30612611/what-does-go-build-build-go-build-vs-go-install ## Highlights - **For commands (package `main`)** • `go build`   builds the command and leaves the result in the *current working directory*. • `go install` builds the command in a temporary directory then moves it to `$GOPATH/bin`. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jvt9n2t97yxk7cey6q35qy3a))