(Go) Generate RSA Public/Private Key

Go example code showing how to generate an RSA public/private key.

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    // This example assumes the Chilkat API to have been previously unlocked.
    // See Global Unlock Sample for sample code.

    rsa := chilkat.NewRsa()

    // Generate a 1024-bit key.  Chilkat RSA supports
    // key sizes ranging from 512 bits to 4096 bits.
    // Note: Starting in Chilkat v9.5.0.49, RSA key sizes can be up to 8192 bits.
    // It takes a considerable amount of time and processing power to generate
    // an 8192-bit key.
    success := rsa.GenerateKey(1024)
    if success != true {
        fmt.Println(rsa.LastErrorText())
        rsa.DisposeRsa()
        return
    }

    // Keys are exported in XML format:
    publicKey := rsa.ExportPublicKey()
    fmt.Println(*publicKey)

    privateKey := rsa.ExportPrivateKey()
    fmt.Println(*privateKey)

    rsa.DisposeRsa()