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UUID Generator for Go — Code Examples

Quick Answer: In Go, use the google/uuid package: uuid.New() for v4, uuid.NewV7() for v7. The package is maintained by Google and is the de facto standard for UUID generation in Go applications.

FAQ

How do I generate a UUID in Go?

Install: go get github.com/google/uuid. Use: id := uuid.New() for v4, or id, _ := uuid.NewV7() for time-sorted v7.

How do I parse a UUID string in Go?

Use uuid.Parse("550e8400-e29b-..."). It returns (uuid.UUID, error). The UUID type implements sql.Scanner for database scanning.

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