# ADR-0002: Go Version

## Status
Superseded by [ADR-0034: Go Version Upgrade to 1.25.3](./0034-go-version-upgrade.md)

## Context
Go releases new versions regularly with new features, performance improvements, and security fixes. We need to choose a Go version that:

- Provides necessary features for the platform
- Has good ecosystem support
- Is stable and production-ready
- Supports required tooling (plugins, etc.)

## Decision
Use **Go 1.24.3** as the minimum required version for the platform.

**Rationale:**
- Latest stable version available
- Provides all required features for the platform
- Ensures compatibility with modern Go tooling
- Supports all planned features (modules, plugins, generics)

## Consequences

### Positive
- Access to latest Go features and performance improvements
- Better security with latest patches
- Modern tooling support

### Negative
- Requires developers to have Go 1.24.3+ installed
- CI/CD must use compatible Go version
- May limit compatibility with some older dependencies (if any)

### Implementation Notes
- Specify in `go.mod`: `go 1.24`
- Document in `README.md` and CI configuration
- Update `.github/workflows/ci.yml` to use `actions/setup-go@v5` with version `1.24.3`
- Add version check script if needed