How to install the current version of Go in Ubuntu Precise

Question

Running sudo apt-get install golang-stable, I get Go version go1.0.3. Is there any way to install go1.1.1?

Answer 1

These days according to the golang github with for Ubuntu, it's possible to install the latest version of Go easily via a snap:

Using snaps also works quite well:

# This will give you the latest version of go
$ sudo snap install --classic go

Potentially preferable to fussing with outdated and/or 3rd party PPAs