Go (or Golang) is an open-source programming language developed by Google. Its main characteristics include:

• Statically typed: Type checking at compile time
• Compiled: Produces native machine code
• Garbage collected: Automatic memory management
• Concurrent: Built-in support for concurrent programming with goroutines
• Simple syntax: Minimalist design with fewer keywords
• Fast compilation: Quick build times
• Cross-platform: Compiles to multiple operating systems and architectures