To build and start the github.com/docker/go-metrics project, follow these step-by-step instructions. This guide assumes that Go is correctly installed and your environment is properly set up to support Go development.
Step 1: Clone the Repository
Start by cloning the repository to your local machine. Open your terminal and run the following command:
git clone https://github.com/docker/go-metrics.git
Navigate into the cloned directory:
cd go-metrics
Step 2: Set Up Go Environment
Ensure your Go environment variables are configured correctly. The GOPATH should be set according to your Go installation. This can usually be checked by running:
go env GOPATH
It is important that your GOPATH includes the directory where you have cloned the go-metrics repository.
Step 3: Build the Project
With the repository cloned and your Go environment set up, you can build the project. Use the following command inside the go-metrics directory:
go build
This command compiles the code and produces an executable named go-metrics. Make sure that no errors are encountered during the build process.
Step 4: Running the Project
After successfully building the project, you can run the executable produced in the previous step:
./go-metrics
Ensure that you have the necessary permissions and that the executable can access required resources when you run it.
Step 5: Verifying the Application
Once the application is running, you can verify that it is functioning as expected. Typically, you may want to check logs, observe metrics exported, or access any endpoints offered by the application.
Consider running some tests or queries against it to ensure that the metrics are being collected and reported correctly, aligned with your expectations.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you should be able to successfully build and start the github.com/docker/go-metrics project. Ensure to refer to the official documentation for more details on the usage and advanced configurations as needed.
Sources: GitHub Repository for docker/go-metrics.
