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.